How to Pronounce Nanosecond

To pronounce "nanosecond", say NAN-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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4

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10

Letters

NAN-os-ec-ond

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💡 Tip for remembering “nanosecond”

"nanosecond" has 4 syllables: nan-os-ec-ond. It rhymes with second and reckoned, if that helps it stick.

What does nanosecond mean?

noun

  1. A measure of time equal to one billionth of a second. Abbreviation: ns

Words that rhyme with nanosecond

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

secondreckonedmillisecondbeckonedsecondesecund

Related words

nanopicosecondmegasecondmicrosecondmicrosecnanometrerontosecondzeptosecond

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nanosecond"?▾

"Nanosecond" has 4 syllables: nan · os · ec · ond.

What does "nanosecond" mean?▾

Nanosecond: A measure of time equal to one billionth of a second. Abbreviation: ns

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