How to pronounce cps
Say it like SEE-pee-es. Cps has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- pee
- es
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cps
American and British speakers say cps in essentially the same way: /ˈsiˌpiˌɛs/ in the US and /ˈsiːˌpiːˌɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-pee-es.
What does cps mean?
- the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for Heinrich Rudolph Hertz)
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Questions about saying cps
How do you pronounce cps?
Say SEE-pee-es. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌpiˌɛs/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌpiːˌɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cps?
Cps has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · pee · es.
Do Americans and Brits say cps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiˌpiˌɛs/ and the British form is /ˈsiːˌpiːˌɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.