Como Pronunciar "second banana"

expression

SEK-uhnd buh-NAN-uh

SEK-ind bun-AH-nuh

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈsɛkənd/ /bəˈnænə

Inglês Britânico

ˈsɛkɪnd/ /bɐnˈɑːnɐ

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

SEK-uhnd buh-NAN-uh

SEK-ind bun-AH-nuh

Ouça em 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.