* There's no universally agreed-upon "longest word" in English. Some dictionaries include technical terms or scientific names, while others focus on common usage.
* Syllabification can be subjective. Even if we knew the second longest word, the number of syllables could vary depending on pronunciation and the specific dictionary used.
However, we can approach this in a way that makes sense!
Let's assume you're asking about words found in common dictionaries:
* The word "pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis" is often cited as the longest.
* So, to find the second longest, we'd need to look at dictionaries and find words that are shorter than this behemoth.
Ultimately, to get a definite answer, you'd need to specify the dictionary you're using and its criteria for inclusion.