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Hertz
HURTS
/hɜːrts/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Hertz
Dictionary meaning
The unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
Examples
- Human hearing ranges from about 20 to 20,000 hertz.
Pronunciation tips
One syllable. Named after Heinrich Hertz. Rhymes with 'hurts'.
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