How to pronounce picosecond
Say it like PEE-koh-sek-und. Picosecond has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- koh
- sek
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Picosecond pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kohKeep 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.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of picosecond
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PEE-koh-sek-und.
What does picosecond mean?
- An SI unit of time equal to 10⁻¹² seconds. Symbol: ps
Where does picosecond come from?
From pico- (“metric prefix”) + second.
Questions about saying picosecond
How do you pronounce picosecond?
Say PEE-koh-sek-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈpikoʊˌsɛkənd/. In British English it is /ˈpiːkəʊˌsɛkənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in picosecond?
Picosecond has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · koh · sek · und.
Is picosecond 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 /ˈpiːkəʊˌsɛkənd/ (PEE-koh-sek-und).