How to pronounce hertz
Say it like HAIRTS. Hertz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HAIRTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hertz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAIRTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of hertz
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HURTS.
Other ways to say hertz
Hertz also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- HURTS /hɝts/
What does hertz mean?
- In the International System of Units, the derived unit of frequency; one (period or cycle of any periodic event) per second.
Where does hertz come from?
Named after German physicist Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (1857–1894).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying hertz
How do you pronounce hertz?
Say HAIRTS. The American pronunciation is /hɛrts/. In British English it is /hɜːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hertz?
Hertz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HAIRTS.
Is hertz 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 /hɜːts/ (HURTS).