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What does 2nd lieutenant mean?
a commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marine Corps holding the lowest rank

How to pronounce 2nd lieutenant

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “2nd lieutenant”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “2nd lieutenant” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.