To pronounce "split-second", say SPLITS-ec-ond — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SPLITS-ec-ond
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"split-second" has 3 syllables: splits-ec-ond.
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“Luckily, no other cars were nearby, and the fire engine's driver was able to swerve into another lane a split second before striking the SUV, Baker said. http//www.tulsaworld.com/NewsStory.asp?ID=070123_Ne_A9_SUVpl59893#”
"Split-second" has 3 syllables: splits · ec · ond.
Split-second: The nick of time; a brief moment.
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