How to pronounce nanoseconds
Say it like NAN-oh-sek-undz. Nanoseconds has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAN).
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- NAN
- oh
- sek
- undz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nanoseconds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- undzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nanoseconds
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NAN-oh-sek-undz.
What does nanoseconds mean?
- plural of nanosecond How to pronounce nanosecond
Questions about saying nanoseconds
How do you pronounce nanoseconds?
Say NAN-oh-sek-undz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnænoʊˌsɛkəndz/. In British English it is /ˈnænəʊˌsɛkəndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nanoseconds?
Nanoseconds has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAN). Broken into parts: NAN · oh · sek · undz.
Is nanoseconds pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnænəʊˌsɛkəndz/ (NAN-oh-sek-undz).