How to Pronounce Sept

To pronounce "sept", say SEPT — one syllable, IPA /sɛpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/sɛpt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sept”

"sept" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with adept and inept, if that helps it stick.

What does sept mean?

noun

  1. A clan, tribe, or family, proceeding from a common progenitor (used especially of the ancient clans in Ireland).
  2. An enclosure; a railing.

Words that rhyme with sept

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

adeptineptpreceptacceptinterceptpreppedleaptsweptycleptleapedweptcrept

Related words

phratryfamilykinfolkkinsfolkfolksepseptemberseptembre

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sept"?▾

"Sept" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sept"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sept" is /sɛpt/.

What does "sept" mean?▾

Sept: A clan, tribe, or family, proceeding from a common progenitor (used especially of the ancient clans in Ireland).

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