How to pronounce sects
Say it like SEKTS. Sects is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SEKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sects pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sects
American and British speakers say sects in essentially the same way: /sɛkts/ in the US and /sɛkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEKTS.
What does sects mean?
- plural of sect How to pronounce sect
Words that rhyme with sects
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sects.
Questions about saying sects
How do you pronounce sects?
Say SEKTS. The American pronunciation is /sɛkts/. In British English it is /sɛkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sects?
Sects is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SEKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say sects the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛkts/ and the British form is /sɛkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.