How to Pronounce Secondhand

To pronounce "secondhand", say SEC-ondh-and — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

SEC-ondh-and

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💡 Tip for remembering “secondhand”

"secondhand" has 3 syllables: sec-ondh-and. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.

What does secondhand mean?

adjective

  1. (of goods) Not new; previously owned and used by another.
  2. (of a dealer) Dealing in such merchandise.

adverb

  1. In a used or previously-owned condition.
  2. Indirectly

Synonyms

hand-me-downpre-ownedused

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Words that rhyme with secondhand

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reprimandcommandexpanddemandunderstandbandlandbrandstandoffhandgrandhinterland

Related words

secondaryusedoldsecond-handindirectpassiveinrefirsthand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "secondhand"?▾

"Secondhand" has 3 syllables: sec · ondh · and.

What does "secondhand" mean?▾

Secondhand: (of goods) Not new; previously owned and used by another.

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