How to Pronounce "secretary"
word
/ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹi/
SEK-ruh-tair-ee
/sˈɛkɹətɹˌi/
SEK-ruh-tree
Definition
A secretary is a person whose job is to help with office work such as answering calls, organizing schedules, writing messages, and managing documents. In some contexts, it can also mean an important official in an organization or government.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹi/
British English
/sˈɛkɹətɹˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEK-ruh-tair-ee
UK
SEK-ruh-tree
Listen in Context
The secretary answered the phone right away.
Our secretary keeps the office schedule organized.
She works as a secretary at a small school.
Can you ask the secretary to move my meeting to Friday?