How to Pronounce "secreted"
word
səˈkɹitɪd
suh-KREE-tid
sɪkɹˈiːt
si-KREET-id
Definition
To produce and release a substance, such as a liquid or hormone, from a cell or gland. Often used in biology to describe how the body releases things like enzymes or sweat.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈkɹitɪd
British English
sɪkɹˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-KREE-tid
UK
si-KREET-id
Listen in Context
Sweat is secreted by glands in the skin.
Saliva is secreted in the mouth to help digest food.
Insulin is secreted by the pancreas.
The strange smell was caused by chemicals secreted from the plant’s leaves.