How to pronounce secund
Say it like SEE-kund. Secund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- kund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secund pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of secund
American and British speakers say secund in essentially the same way: /ˈsikənd/ in the US and /ˈsiːkənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-kund.
What does secund mean?
- Arranged on one side only, as flowers or leaves on a stalk; unilateral.
Where does secund come from?
From Latin secundus (“following the course or current of wind or water”).
Words that rhyme with secund
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of secund.
Questions about saying secund
How do you pronounce secund?
Say SEE-kund. The American pronunciation is /ˈsikənd/. In British English it is /ˈsiːkənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secund?
Secund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · kund.
Do Americans and Brits say secund the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsikənd/ and the British form is /ˈsiːkənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.