How to Pronounce "in the second place"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈpɫeɪs
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ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ /plˈeɪs
in thuh SEK-ind plays
Definition
Used to introduce the second point, reason, or item in a list, especially when ordering arguments or explanations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈpɫeɪs
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ /plˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh SEK-und plays
UK
in thuh SEK-ind plays
Listen in Context
In the second place, it saves money.
She explained, first, how the system works and, in the second place, why it is important.
I want to consider this idea in the second place.
First, it's too expensive, and in the second place, we don't really need it.