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How to pronounce 'second' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "second"

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Simple pronunciation
seh-knd
IPA transcription
/ˈsɛ.kn̩d̚/
Word frequency
224th

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What does "second" mean?

  1. 1.the one that comes after the first
  2. 2.a very short time
  3. 3.another chance to do something again

Examples of "second" in a sentence

  • He needs a second to think about it.
  • I'll see you in a second.
  • She won second place in the race.

How common is "second"?

Second is the 224th most common word in English.

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