How to pronounce sectio
Say it like SEK-shee-oh. Sectio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɛkʃioʊ/SEK-shee-oh
UK British/ˈsɛkʃiːəʊ/SEK-shee-oh
- SEK
- shee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sectio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sectio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SEK-shee-oh.
What does sectio mean?
noun
- A section or cutting; a subdivision or segment.
Where does sectio come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin sectiō.
Questions about saying sectio
How do you pronounce sectio?
Say SEK-shee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛkʃioʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛkʃiːəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sectio?
Sectio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · shee · oh.
Is sectio pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsɛkʃiːəʊ/ (SEK-shee-oh).