Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

centisecond

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
cen-tisec-ond
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An SI unit of time equal to 10⁻² seconds. Symbol: cs

Example Sentences

Etymology

From centi- + second, modelled on French centiseconde.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

Frequently Paired Words

mul:cs

Questions

What does centisecond mean?
An SI unit of time equal to 10⁻² seconds. Symbol: cs
Where does centisecond come from?
From centi- + second, modelled on French centiseconde.

How to pronounce centisecond

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