Cómo Pronunciar "second banana"
expression
ˈsɛkənd/ /bəˈnænə
SEK-uhnd buh-NAN-uh
ˈsɛkɪnd/ /bɐnˈɑːnɐ
SEK-ind bun-AH-nuh
Definición
A "second banana" is a person who has an important but supporting role, especially in a team, company, or comedy performance. The "first banana" is the main person, and the "second banana" helps or supports them.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈsɛkənd/ /bəˈnænə
Inglés Británico
ˈsɛkɪnd/ /bɐnˈɑːnɐ
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
SEK-uhnd buh-NAN-uh
UK
SEK-ind bun-AH-nuh
Escucha en Contexto
He is the second banana in the company, just below the CEO.
In the comedy show, she played the second banana next to the main star.
Tom accepted being the second banana on the project team.
I’m fine being the second banana—not everyone wants to be the boss.