To pronounce "second-half", say SEC-ondh-alf — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SEC-ondh-alf
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"second-half" has 3 syllables: sec-ondh-alf.
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"Second-half" has 3 syllables: sec · ondh · alf.
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