How to pronounce securities
Say it like sih-KYUUR-uh-teez. Securities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYUUR).
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- sih
- KYUUR
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Securities 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.
- KYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of securities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sih-KYOOR-rih-teez.
What does securities mean?
- plural of security How to pronounce security
Questions about saying securities
How do you pronounce securities?
Say sih-KYUUR-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkjʊrətiz/. In British English it is /sɪˈkjʊərɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in securities?
Securities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: sih · KYUUR · uh · teez.
Is securities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /sɪˈkjʊərɪtiz/ (sih-KYOOR-rih-teez).