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How to pronounce 'section' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "section" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "section"

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Simple pronunciation
sehk-shn
IPA transcription
/ˈsɛk.ʃn̩/
Word frequency
666th

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What does "section" mean?

  1. 1.A part that is cut off or separated from something larger.
  2. 2.A group within a larger group.

Examples of "section" in a sentence

  • The bookstore has a section dedicated to science fiction.
  • Please read the assigned section for tomorrow's class.
  • I'll meet you in the electronics section of the store.

How common is "section"?

Section is the 666th most common word in English.

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