How to Pronounce Secretariat

To pronounce "secretariat", say SECR-et-ar-iat — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛəɹɪət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛəɹɪət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “secretariat”

"secretariat" has 4 syllables: secr-et-ar-iat. It rhymes with lariat and chariot, if that helps it stick.

What does secretariat mean?

noun

  1. The office or department of a government secretary.

Words that rhyme with secretariat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lariatchariotproletariatvariate

Related words

secretariatesecretarialsecretarysecretary-generalregistrarbureauministrychief

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "secretariat"?▾

"Secretariat" has 4 syllables: secr · et · ar · iat.

What is the IPA transcription of "secretariat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "secretariat" is /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛəɹɪət/.

What does "secretariat" mean?▾

Secretariat: The office or department of a government secretary.

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