How to Pronounce "second string"
expression
ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈstɹɪŋ
SEK-und STRING
ˈsɛkɪnd/ /stɹˈɪŋ
SEK-ind STRING
Definition
'Second string' refers to someone or something that is not the first choice, especially in teams or groups, like a backup player or option.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈstɹɪŋ
British English
ˈsɛkɪnd/ /stɹˈɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEK-und STRING
UK
SEK-ind STRING
Listen in Context
He is on the second string of the soccer team.
The coach used the second string players during practice.
She didn’t mind being second string because she loved playing.
After the star got injured, the second string quarterback was called in.