How to pronounce secondly
Say it like SEK-und-lee. Secondly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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- SEK
- und
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secondly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of secondly
American and British speakers say secondly in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛkəndli/ in the US and /ˈsɛkəndli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEK-und-lee.
What does secondly mean?
- in the second place“second, we must consider the economy”
Where does secondly come from?
From second + -ly.
Questions about saying secondly
How do you pronounce secondly?
Say SEK-und-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛkəndli/. In British English it is /ˈsɛkəndli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secondly?
Secondly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · und · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say secondly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛkəndli/ and the British form is /ˈsɛkəndli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.