short scale

Questions

What does short scale mean?

A system of numeric names in which every new term with -illion greater than million is 1,000 times the previous term. (i.e., a billion is a thousand million.)

Where does short scale come from?

Calque of French échelle courte.

How to pronounce short scale

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