How to Pronounce Secant

To pronounce "secant", say SEC-ant — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsiːkənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsiːkənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “secant”

"secant" has 2 syllables: sec-ant.

What does secant mean?

noun

  1. A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
  2. In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the cosine of an angle. Symbol: sec

adjective

  1. That cuts or divides.

Related words

cosecconchoidtangentbitangentosculationapplicatecurve

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "secant"?▾

"Secant" has 2 syllables: sec · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "secant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "secant" is /ˈsiːkənt/.

What does "secant" mean?▾

Secant: A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.

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