How to Pronounce "your second wind"
expression
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd
YOHR or YOOR SEK-und WAHYND or WIND
jˈɔː/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ /ˈwaɪnd
YAW SEK-ind WAHYND
Definition
A sudden return of energy and strength after you felt tired, allowing you to continue an activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈwaɪnd/, /ˈwɪnd
British English
jˈɔː/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ /ˈwaɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOHR or YOOR SEK-und WAHYND or WIND
UK
YAW SEK-ind WAHYND
Listen in Context
After resting, I got my second wind and finished the run.
You seem tired—maybe you'll find your second wind soon.
Halfway through cleaning, she got her second wind.
I felt exhausted during the hike, but after a break, I caught my second wind.