how to pronounce second

/sə.ɡɔ̃/

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second is pronounced in two syllables

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ɔ̃

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An example use of second in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… ça un vote de second tour est ce que …”

meanings of second

adjective:

Second.

noun:

Assistant, first mate.

second frequency in french - A2 level of CEFR

the word second occurs in french on average 85.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.