How to Pronounce Nanoseconds

To pronounce "nanoseconds", say NAN-os-ec-onds — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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NAN-os-ec-onds

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💡 Tip for remembering “nanoseconds”

"nanoseconds" has 4 syllables: nan-os-ec-onds. It rhymes with seconds and milliseconds, if that helps it stick.

What does nanoseconds mean?

noun

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

Words that rhyme with nanoseconds

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secondsmilliseconds

Related words

millisecondsmillisecondmicrosecondsecondspicosecondinstantaneousnessminutesinstantaneous

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How many syllables are in "nanoseconds"?▾

"Nanoseconds" has 4 syllables: nan · os · ec · onds.

What does "nanoseconds" mean?▾

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

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