How to pronounce megahertz
Say it like MEG-uh-herts. Megahertz has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmɛɡəhɚts/MEG-uh-herts
UK British/ˈmɛɡəhəts/MEG-uh-huts
- MEG
- uh
- herts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megahertz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hertsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of megahertz
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEG-uh-huts.
What does megahertz mean?
noun
- A unit equal to one million cycles per second.
Where does megahertz come from?
From mega- + hertz.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- mhz
- megacycle per second
- megacycle
- mc
Questions about saying megahertz
How do you pronounce megahertz?
Say MEG-uh-herts. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛɡəhɚts/. In British English it is /ˈmɛɡəhəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megahertz?
Megahertz has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG). Broken into parts: MEG · uh · herts.
Is megahertz 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 /ˈmɛɡəhəts/ (MEG-uh-huts).