How to pronounce Hz
Say it like HURTZ. Hz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/hɝtz/HURTZ
UK British/hɜːtz/HURTZ
- HURTZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hz pronunciation, sound by sound
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- HURTZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of Hz
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HURTZ.
What does Hz mean?
noun
- the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for Heinrich Rudolph Hertz)
Questions about saying Hz
How do you pronounce Hz?
Say HURTZ. The American pronunciation is /hɝtz/. In British English it is /hɜːtz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hz?
Hz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HURTZ.
Is Hz 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 /hɜːtz/ (HURTZ).