How to Pronounce “seconds

word

/ˈsɛkəndz/
SEK-uhndz
/ˈsɛkəndz/
SEK-uhndz

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈsɛkəndz/

British English

/ˈsɛkəndz/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SEK-uhndz

UK

SEK-uhndz

Listen in Context

Wait a few seconds before opening the door.

There are sixty seconds in a minute.

He finished the race in just twelve seconds.

The lights will turn off automatically a few seconds after you leave the room.