How to pronounce millisecond
Say it like MIL-ih-sek-und. Millisecond has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- ih
- sek
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Millisecond pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of millisecond
American and British speakers say millisecond in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkənd/ in the US and /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIL-ih-sek-und.
What does millisecond mean?
- An SI unit of time equal to 10⁻³ seconds. Symbol: ms
Where does millisecond come from?
From milli- + second.
Questions about saying millisecond
How do you pronounce millisecond?
Say MIL-ih-sek-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkənd/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in millisecond?
Millisecond has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · ih · sek · und.
Do Americans and Brits say millisecond the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkənd/ and the British form is /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.