How to Pronounce Secretly

To pronounce "secretly", say SECR-etly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsi.kɹət.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsi.kɹət.li/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “secretly”

"secretly" has 2 syllables: secr-etly.

What does secretly mean?

adverb

  1. In secret, covertly.

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Related words

covertlyclandestinelyclandestinestealthilysecrecysurreptitiouslyprivatelyconfidential

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "secretly"?▾

"Secretly" has 2 syllables: secr · etly.

What is the IPA transcription of "secretly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "secretly" is /ˈsi.kɹət.li/.

What does "secretly" mean?▾

Secretly: In secret, covertly.

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