How to Pronounce "undersecretaries"
word
ˌəndɝˈsɛkɹɪˌtɛɹi
UN-der-SEK-ri-ter-eez
ˌʌndəsˈɛkɹətɹˌi
UN-duh-SEK-ruh-treez
Definition
Undersecretaries are officials who rank just below a secretary in government departments or organizations, often helping manage specific areas or functions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌəndɝˈsɛkɹɪˌtɛɹi
British English
ˌʌndəsˈɛkɹətɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der-SEK-ri-ter-eez
UK
UN-duh-SEK-ruh-treez
Listen in Context
Several undersecretaries attended the meeting.
The Ministry of Education appointed new undersecretaries.
Undersecretaries help manage different departments.
Two of the undersecretaries traveled abroad to negotiate trade agreements.