How do you pronounce "secretary"?

In American English: /ˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/ (SEHKR-uh-tehr-ee). In British English: /sˈɛkɹɪtəɹi/ (S-ehkr-it-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/ (SEHKR-uh-tehr-ee). In Australian English: /sˈɛkɹətɹi/ (S-ehkr-uhtr).

Is "secretary" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/ (SEHKR-uh-tehr-ee), while in British English it's /sˈɛkɹɪtəɹi/ (S-ehkr-it-uhr).

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secretary

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/ˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/

SEHKR-uh-tehr-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sɛkrsec·əre·tɛrta·iry

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