How to Pronounce "second nature to"
expression
ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈneɪtʃɝ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
SEK-uhnd NAY-chur TOO / tuh / tih
ˈsɛkɪnd/ /nˈeɪtʃɐ/ /tˈuː
SEK-ind NAY-chuh TOO
Definition
If something is 'second nature to' someone, it feels completely natural or automatic to do it, usually because of practice or habit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈneɪtʃɝ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ˈsɛkɪnd/ /nˈeɪtʃɐ/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEK-uhnd NAY-chur TOO / tuh / tih
UK
SEK-ind NAY-chuh TOO
Listen in Context
After years of practice, driving is second nature to her.
Using chopsticks is second nature to me now.
Typing quickly is second nature to him.
Cooking for a big group is second nature to me after so many family gatherings.