How to pronounce "security" in English
sɪˈkjʊərɪti
sih·KYOOR·ih·tee
Primary stress: KYOOR
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Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
sih
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
KYOOR
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
ih
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
tee
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("KYOOR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "security" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "security is" sounds like "security-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "security" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Shifts primary stress to the antepenultimate syllable (two syllables back).
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“security? Is he bringing his own private security team with him? He's got this fixed regular team of security Right.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“security in the years coming out of the Great Depression and World War II and then suddenly, unexpectedly dismantled it.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“security um in in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, given how big a problem Somali piracy”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“security, something that Iran is not going to sacrifice.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“security. So I think that all of us, especially women who had to work in these very sexist environments--”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“security and other issues-- really a lot more than that-- whether I would do another one of those books.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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Hear it in context: “security”
67,678 clipsThe English word “security” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as sɪˈkjʊərɪti (phonetic respelling: sih-KYOOR-ih-tee). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (sih · KYOOR · ih · tee), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (KYOOR). Grammatically, “security” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 67,678 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “security” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @22:21
“hours, you know, what's going on around security? Is he bringing his own private security team with him? He's got this fixed regular team of security Right. security team with him? He's got this”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @6:19
“of this book, which tells the story of how Americans created security in the years coming out of the Great Depression and World War II and then suddenly, unexpectedly dismantled it. and World War II and then suddenly,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @10:37
“uh uh of the security, much better security um in in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, given how big a problem Somali piracy in in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @9:05
“absolutely vital pillar of national security, something that Iran is not going to sacrifice. And so, when we're looking at negotiations, whether they be going to sacrifice. And so, when we're”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @19:01
“is responsible for someone's professional fate and job security. So I think that all of us, especially women who had to work in these very sexist environments-- So I think that all of us, especially women who”
Definition & Meaning: “security”
- The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
- Something that secures.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Chad always carries a gun for his own security.”
- “security? Is he bringing his own private security team with him? He's got this fixed regular team of security Right.”
- “security in the years coming out of the Great Depression and World War II and then suddenly, unexpectedly dismantled it.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “security”
- Pronunciation:
- sih-KYOOR-ih-tee
- Syllables:
- sih · KYOOR · ih · tee
- Written Hyphenation:
- se · cu · ri · ty
- Primary stress:
- KYOOR
- IPA:
- sɪˈkjʊərɪti
- Hear it in context
- security
Synonyms: “security”
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Words that Rhyme with “security”
-ʊərɪtiWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"security" (⁄sɪˈkjʊərɪti⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "security" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about security
How do you pronounce “security”?
“security” is pronounced ⁄sɪˈkjʊərɪti⁄ (sih-KYOOR-ih-tee). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “security”?
“security” has 4 syllables: sih · KYOOR · ih · tee.
Where is the stress in “security”?
The primary stress in “security” is on “KYOOR”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “security” mean?
The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
How can I hear “security” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “security”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].