How to pronounce undersecretary
Say it like uhn-der-SEK-rih-ter-ee. Undersecretary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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US American/ˌʌndɚˈsɛkrɪˌtɛri/uhn-der-SEK-rih-ter-ee
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- uhn
- der
- SEK
- rih
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undersecretary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terGive 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.
What does undersecretary mean?
noun
- An administrator immediately subordinate to a head of a government department or to a member of a cabinet
- An assistant or deputy secretary of a government department
Where does undersecretary come from?
From under- + secretary.
Questions about saying undersecretary
How do you pronounce undersecretary?
Say uhn-der-SEK-rih-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈsɛkrɪˌtɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undersecretary?
Undersecretary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: uhn · der · SEK · rih · ter · ee.