How to Pronounce Second-guessed

To pronounce "second-guessed", say SEC-ondg-uess-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

14

Letters

SEC-ondg-uess-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “second-guessed”

"second-guessed" has 4 syllables: sec-ondg-uess-ed.

What does second-guessed mean?

verb

  1. To vet or evaluate; to criticize or correct, often by hindsight, by presuming to have a better idea, method, etc.

    “Once she began listening to her instincts and didn't second-guess herself the entire time, her artwork improved noticeably.”

  2. To anticipate or predict someone's actions or thoughts by guesswork.

Synonyms

reconsiderrethinkthink over

Related words

criticisedcriticizedcritiquedquestionedsecondguessseconding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "second-guessed"?▾

"Second-guessed" has 4 syllables: sec · ondg · uess · ed.

What does "second-guessed" mean?▾

Second-guessed: To vet or evaluate; to criticize or correct, often by hindsight, by presuming to have a better idea, method, etc.

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