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secretariat
Definition:
(nou) an administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties; especially for international organizations (nou) thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1973
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The secretariat of each community was then chartered as a local secretariat.
Established functional secretariat.
IMISCOE's secretariat is in Amsterdam at the.
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Common mistakes of secretariat pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sec-re-ˈtar-i-at". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "sec-re-ˌˈtar-i-at". Tip: Remember to emphasize "tar" when pronouncing "secretariat".
- Vowel sounds: Some mispronounce "secretariat" with a short "e" sound, saying "sec-re-ˈtair-i-at". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound in the second syllable: "sec-re-ˌˈtar-i-at". Tip: Practice saying the "e" as a softer sound.
- Syllable count: A common mistake is to say "secretary" instead of "secretariat". The latter has five syllables: "sec-re-ˌˈtar-i-at". Tip: Count the syllables while pronouncing to ensure you are saying the correct word.
- Ending pronunciation: Some speakers drop the final "t" sound, leading to "secretari-a". The correct form includes the "t": "sec-re-ˌˈtar-i-at". Tip: Focus on clearly articulating the "t" at the end of "secretariat".
- Consonant clarity: People often blend the sounds, saying "sec-re-ˈtary-at". The word should be pronounced with clear consonants: "sec-re-ˌˈtar-i-at". Tip: Isolate each syllable when practicing to improve clarity in pronunciation.