How to pronounce secus
Say it like SEE-kus. Secus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of secus
American and British speakers say secus in essentially the same way: /ˈsikəs/ in the US and /ˈsiːkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-kus.
What does secus mean?
- otherwise, to the contrary.
Where does secus come from?
Borrowed from Latin secus.
Questions about saying secus
How do you pronounce secus?
Say SEE-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsikəs/. In British English it is /ˈsiːkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secus?
Secus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say secus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsikəs/ and the British form is /ˈsiːkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.