How to pronounce sectioned
Say it like SEK-shund. Sectioned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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- SEK
- shund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sectioned 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.
- shundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sectioned
American and British speakers say sectioned in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛkʃənd/ in the US and /ˈsɛkʃənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEK-shund.
What does sectioned mean?
- simple past and past participle of section How to pronounce section
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying sectioned
How do you pronounce sectioned?
Say SEK-shund. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛkʃənd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛkʃənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sectioned?
Sectioned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · shund.
Do Americans and Brits say sectioned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛkʃənd/ and the British form is /ˈsɛkʃənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.