How to pronounce petasecond
Say it like PET-uh-sek-und. Petasecond has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- uh
- sek
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petasecond pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PETSay 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.
- 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 petasecond
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PET-uh-sek-und.
What does petasecond mean?
- An SI unit of time equal to 10¹⁵ seconds. Symbol: Ps. (= 31 709 800 years)
Where does petasecond come from?
From peta- + second.
Questions about saying petasecond
How do you pronounce petasecond?
Say PET-uh-sek-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtəˌsɛkənd/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtəˌsɛkənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petasecond?
Petasecond has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · uh · sek · und.
Is petasecond pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpɛtəˌsɛkənd/ (PET-uh-sek-und).