How to Pronounce "secretaries"
word
/ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹiz/
SEK-ruh-ter-eez
/sˈɛkɹətɹˌɪz/
SEK-ruh-treez
Definition
Secretaries are people whose job is to help with office tasks like writing letters, organizing meetings, and answering phones. The word is the plural of 'secretary'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹiz/
British English
/sˈɛkɹətɹˌɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEK-ruh-ter-eez
UK
SEK-ruh-treez
Listen in Context
There are three secretaries working in this office.
The secretaries answer the phones and greet visitors.
Many secretaries organize meetings for their managers.
All the secretaries teamed up to plan the company's annual party.