How to pronounce rontosecond
Say it like RON-toh-sek-und. Rontosecond has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RON).
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- RON
- toh
- sek
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rontosecond pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 rontosecond
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RON-toh-sek-und.
What does rontosecond mean?
- An SI unit of time equal to 10⁻²⁷ seconds. Symbol: rs
Where does rontosecond come from?
From ronto- + second.
Questions about saying rontosecond
How do you pronounce rontosecond?
Say RON-toh-sek-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑntoʊˌsɛkənd/. In British English it is /ˈrɒntəʊˌsɛkənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rontosecond?
Rontosecond has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RON). Broken into parts: RON · toh · sek · und.
Is rontosecond pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒntəʊˌsɛkənd/ (RON-toh-sek-und).