How to pronounce jansky
Say it like YAN-skee. Jansky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAN).
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US American/ˈjænski/YAN-skee
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- YAN
- skee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jansky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- skeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does jansky mean?
noun
- A non-SI unit (symbol Jy) measuring electromagnetic flux density equal to 10⁻²⁶ watts per square meter per hertz.
Where does jansky come from?
Named after radio astronomer Karl Guthe Jansky.
Questions about saying jansky
How do you pronounce jansky?
Say YAN-skee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjænski/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jansky?
Jansky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAN). Broken into parts: YAN · skee.