How to pronounce arcsine
Say it like ARK-syne. Arcsine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARK).
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- ARK
- syne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arcsine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- syneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of arcsine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHK-syne.
What does arcsine mean?
- Any of several single-valued or multivalued functions that are inverses of the sine function. Symbol: arcsin, sin⁻¹
Where does arcsine come from?
From arc- + sine.
Questions about saying arcsine
How do you pronounce arcsine?
Say ARK-syne. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrkˌsaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɑːkˌsaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arcsine?
Arcsine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARK). Broken into parts: ARK · syne.
Is arcsine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːkˌsaɪn/ (AHK-syne).