How to Pronounce Secondarily

To pronounce "secondarily", say SEC-ond-ar-ily — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

SEC-ond-ar-ily

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💡 Tip for remembering “secondarily”

"secondarily" has 4 syllables: sec-ond-ar-ily. It rhymes with arbitrarily and warily, if that helps it stick.

What does secondarily mean?

adverb

  1. With lesser importance.

    “Primarily, this will cause deaths; secondarily, it will also cost a lot of money.”

  2. In a secondary manner or degree.

Words that rhyme with secondarily

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arbitrarilywarilywearilyprimarilycustomarilyordinarilyextraordinarilynecessarilytemporarilymerrilyunnecessarilyvoluntarily

Related words

secondlysecondalternativelyindirectlysubsidiarilythenperipherallyincidentally

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "secondarily"?▾

"Secondarily" has 4 syllables: sec · ond · ar · ily.

What does "secondarily" mean?▾

Secondarily: With lesser importance.

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