How to Pronounce Secretarial

To pronounce "secretarial", say SECR-et-ar-ial — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

SECR-et-ar-ial

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💡 Tip for remembering “secretarial”

"secretarial" has 4 syllables: secr-et-ar-ial. It rhymes with aerial and ariel, if that helps it stick.

What does secretarial mean?

adjective

  1. Pertaining to a secretary.
  2. Connected with a secretary's work.

Words that rhyme with secretarial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aerialarieladversarialmalarialburialactuarialcerrialparial

Related words

secretariatadministrativechiefregistryclerkexecutiveclericalexecutives

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "secretarial"?▾

"Secretarial" has 4 syllables: secr · et · ar · ial.

What does "secretarial" mean?▾

Secretarial: Pertaining to a secretary.

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