How to Pronounce "sept"
word
ˈsɛpt
SEPT
sˈɛpt
SEPT
Definition
A group or division within a Scottish or Irish clan, often made up of related families sharing a common ancestor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛpt
British English
sˈɛpt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEPT
UK
SEPT
Listen in Context
A sept is a branch of a larger clan in Scotland.
The MacDonald sept has a long history.
Each sept shares a family name and traditions.
Back then, your sept decided who you could marry.