To pronounce "hectosecond", say HECT-os-ec-ond — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HECT-os-ec-ond
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"hectosecond" has 4 syllables: hect-os-ec-ond.
"Hectosecond" has 4 syllables: hect · os · ec · ond.
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