How to pronounce sectish
Say it like SEK-tish. Sectish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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- SEK
- tish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sectish 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.
- tishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sectish
American and British speakers say sectish in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛktɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈsɛktɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEK-tish.
What does sectish mean?
- Sectarian; adherent to a sect, often to the degree of being dogmatic, insular and non-ecumenical.
Where does sectish come from?
From sect + -ish; perhaps after obsolete German sektisch, sektierisch or German sektiererisch.
Questions about saying sectish
How do you pronounce sectish?
Say SEK-tish. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛktɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛktɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sectish?
Sectish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · tish.
Do Americans and Brits say sectish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛktɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈsɛktɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.