How to pronounce cosecant
Say it like KOH-see-kunt. Cosecant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- see
- kunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosecant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cosecant
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-see-kunt.
What does cosecant mean?
- In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the sine of an angle. Symbols: cosec, csc
Where does cosecant come from?
From co- + secant.
Questions about saying cosecant
How do you pronounce cosecant?
Say KOH-see-kunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊˌsikənt/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊˌsiːkənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosecant?
Cosecant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · see · kunt.
Is cosecant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊˌsiːkənt/ (KOH-see-kunt).