How to pronounce msec
Say it like EM-sek. Msec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- sek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Msec pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of msec
American and British speakers say msec in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmsɛk/ in the US and /ˈɛmsɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-sek.
What does msec mean?
- A millisecond, ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ of a second.
Where does msec come from?
From Translingual m- (“milli-”) + English sec (“second”).
Questions about saying msec
How do you pronounce msec?
Say EM-sek. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmsɛk/. In British English it is /ˈɛmsɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in msec?
Msec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · sek.
Do Americans and Brits say msec the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmsɛk/ and the British form is /ˈɛmsɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.