How to Pronounce "millisecond"
word
ˈmɪɫɪˌsɛkənd
MIL-uh-sek-und
mˈɪlɪsˌɛkənd
MIL-ih-sek-uhnd
Definition
A millisecond is a unit of time equal to one thousandth of a second (0.001 seconds). It is often used to measure very short intervals, especially in science, technology, and sports.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪɫɪˌsɛkənd
British English
mˈɪlɪsˌɛkənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MIL-uh-sek-und
UK
MIL-ih-sek-uhnd
Listen in Context
One millisecond is one thousandth of a second.
The computer can process information in just a few milliseconds.
Lightning reaches the ground in less than a millisecond.
He reacted within a millisecond of hearing the alarm.