How to pronounce sequitur
Say it like SEK-wuh-ter. Sequitur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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- SEK
- wuh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sequitur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sequitur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SEK-wuh-tuh.
What does sequitur mean?
- A logical conclusion or consequence of facts.
Where does sequitur come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin sequitur (“it follows”), the third person form of sequor (“to follow”).
Questions about saying sequitur
How do you pronounce sequitur?
Say SEK-wuh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛkwətɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛkwətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sequitur?
Sequitur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · wuh · ter.
Is sequitur 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 /ˈsɛkwətə/ (SEK-wuh-tuh).