To pronounce "second-degree", say SEC-ondd-egr-ee — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SEC-ondd-egr-ee
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"second-degree" has 4 syllables: sec-ondd-egr-ee.
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"Second-degree" has 4 syllables: sec · ondd · egr · ee.
Second-degree: Of the second degree or rank.
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