How to Pronounce "second fiddle"
expression
ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈfɪdəɫ
SEK-und FID-uhl
ˈsɛkɪnd/ /fˈɪdəl
SEK-ind FID-uhl
Definition
To play "second fiddle" means to have a less important or less prominent role, supporting someone else who is in charge or more important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈfɪdəɫ
British English
ˈsɛkɪnd/ /fˈɪdəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEK-und FID-uhl
UK
SEK-ind FID-uhl
Listen in Context
I don't like playing second fiddle at work.
He was tired of being second fiddle to his brother.
Julia didn't want to play second fiddle in the group project.
He always felt he was playing second fiddle to his more outgoing friends.