How to pronounce secondary

secondary

/ˈsekənderi/

4 syllables, stress on the first

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/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

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How do you pronounce secondary?

Secondary is pronounced /ˈsekənderi/ in American English.

How many syllables are in secondary?

Secondary has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in secondary?

The first syllable: /ˈsekənderi/.