How to Pronounce Secretion

To pronounce "secretion", say SECR-et-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

SECR-et-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “secretion”

"secretion" has 3 syllables: secr-et-ion. It rhymes with accretion and depletion, if that helps it stick.

What does secretion mean?

noun

  1. Any substance that is secreted by an organism
  2. The act of secreting a substance, especially from a gland

Words that rhyme with secretion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accretiondepletionexcretiondeletioncompletionvenetiancarburetiondieciancretiangrecian

Related words

secretorymucousanimalexcretionexudationexcretareleasedischarge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "secretion"?▾

"Secretion" has 3 syllables: secr · et · ion.

What does "secretion" mean?▾

Secretion: Any substance that is secreted by an organism

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