To pronounce "second-rate", say SEC-ondr-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SEC-ondr-at-e
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"second-rate" has 4 syllables: sec-ondr-at-e.
"Second-rate" has 4 syllables: sec · ondr · at · e.
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