arcsecond

Questions

What does arcsecond mean?

A unit of angle; 1/60th of an arcminute, or 1/3600th of a degree.

Where does arcsecond come from?

From arc + second.

How to pronounce arcsecond

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “arcsecond”.
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 “arcsecond”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “arcsecond” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.