How to pronounce secured
Say it like sih-KYOORD. Secured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOORD).
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- sih
- KYOORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KYOORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of secured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sih-KYOORD.
What does secured mean?
- That has been secured or fastened.
- simple past and past participle of secure How to pronounce secure
Words that rhyme with secured
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Questions about saying secured
How do you pronounce secured?
Say sih-KYOORD. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkjʊrd/. In British English it is /sɪˈkjʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secured?
Secured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOORD). Broken into parts: sih · KYOORD.
Is secured pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɪˈkjʊəd/ (sih-KYOORD).