How to pronounce secondee
Say it like suh-kon-DEE. Secondee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE).
- suh
- kon
- DEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secondee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of secondee
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sih-kon-DEE.
What does secondee mean?
- A person who is seconded (“transferred temporarily to alternative employment”). .
Where does secondee come from?
From second (“to transfer (someone) temporarily to alternative employment”, verb) + -ee (suffix forming terms meaning persons or things that actions are done to).
Words that rhyme with secondee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of secondee.
Questions about saying secondee
How do you pronounce secondee?
Say suh-kon-DEE. The American pronunciation is /səˌkɑnˈdi/. In British English it is /sɪˌkɒnˈdiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secondee?
Secondee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE). Broken into parts: suh · kon · DEE.
Is secondee pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /sɪˌkɒnˈdiː/ (sih-kon-DEE).