How to pronounce semisecrecy
Say it like sem-ee-SEE-kruh-see. Semisecrecy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce semisecrecy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- sem
- ee
- SEE
- kruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semisecrecy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- semGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of semisecrecy
American and British speakers say semisecrecy in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛmiˈsikrəsi/ in the US and /ˌsɛmiˈsiːkrəsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: sem-ee-SEE-kruh-see.
What does semisecrecy mean?
- Partial secrecy.
Where does semisecrecy come from?
From semi- + secrecy.
Questions about saying semisecrecy
How do you pronounce semisecrecy?
Say sem-ee-SEE-kruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛmiˈsikrəsi/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmiˈsiːkrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semisecrecy?
Semisecrecy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: sem · ee · SEE · kruh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say semisecrecy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛmiˈsikrəsi/ and the British form is /ˌsɛmiˈsiːkrəsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.