10-

Questions

What does 10- mean?

Indicates a ten-code.

Where does 10- come from?

The syllable "ten" was originally chosen to help novice operators fill an appropriate amount of time so that the dynamotor used to power 1930s and 1940s radio transmitters could spin up to full power before the semantically meaningful second number was transmitted.

How to pronounce 10-

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “10-”.
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 “10-”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “10-” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.