How to Pronounce "undersecretary"
word
ˌəndɝˈsɛkɹɪˌtɛɹi
UN-der-SEK-ri-ter-ee
ˌʌndəsˈɛkɹətɹˌi
UN-duh-SEK-ruh-tree
Definition
An undersecretary is a government official ranked just below a secretary, helping to manage a department or ministry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌəndɝˈsɛkɹɪˌtɛɹi
British English
ˌʌndəsˈɛkɹətɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der-SEK-ri-ter-ee
UK
UN-duh-SEK-ruh-tree
Listen in Context
The undersecretary answered the reporter's questions.
She was appointed undersecretary last year.
The undersecretary helped organize the annual conference.
After the secretary resigned, the undersecretary took over temporarily.