To pronounce "under-secretary", say UND-ers-ecr-et-ary — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
under-secretary
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UND-ers-ecr-et-ary
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"under-secretary" has 5 syllables: und-ers-ecr-et-ary.
"Under-secretary" has 5 syllables: und · ers · ecr · et · ary.
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