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What does second empire mean?
Ellipsis of Second French Empire (1852–1870).

How to pronounce second empire

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “second empire”.
  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 “second empire” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.