imaginary time

Questions

What does imaginary time mean?

Real time which has undergone a Wick rotation so that its coordinates are multiplied by the imaginary unit i.

How to pronounce imaginary time

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “imaginary time”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “imaginary time”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “imaginary time” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.