How to Pronounce "in a second"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɛkənd
IN-uh SEK-uhnd
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /ˈsɛkɪnd
IN-uh SEK-ind
Definition
Used to say that something will happen very soon or very quickly, almost immediately. Often used informally to mean 'right away' or 'just a moment.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɛkənd
British English
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /ˈsɛkɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-uh SEK-uhnd
UK
IN-uh SEK-ind
Listen in Context
I'll be there in a second.
Can you help me in a second?
Wait here, I'll be back in a second.
Just give me a hand in a second, okay?