How to pronounce quectosecond
Say it like KWEK-toh-sek-und. Quectosecond has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEK).
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- KWEK
- toh
- sek
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quectosecond pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohKeep 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 quectosecond
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KWEK-toh-sek-und.
What does quectosecond mean?
- An SI unit of time equal to 10⁻³⁰ seconds. Symbol: qs
Where does quectosecond come from?
From quecto- + second.
Questions about saying quectosecond
How do you pronounce quectosecond?
Say KWEK-toh-sek-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɛktoʊˌsɛkənd/. In British English it is /ˈkwɛktəʊˌsɛkənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quectosecond?
Quectosecond has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEK). Broken into parts: KWEK · toh · sek · und.
Is quectosecond 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 /ˈkwɛktəʊˌsɛkənd/ (KWEK-toh-sek-und).