How to pronounce bitmap
Say it like BIT-map. Bitmap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT).
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- BIT
- map
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bitmap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of bitmap
American and British speakers say bitmap in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪtˌmæp/ in the US and /ˈbɪtˌmæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIT-map.
What does bitmap mean?
- A series of bits that represents a rasterized graphic image, each pixel being represented as a group of bits.
Where does bitmap come from?
From bit + map.
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Questions about saying bitmap
How do you pronounce bitmap?
Say BIT-map. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪtˌmæp/. In British English it is /ˈbɪtˌmæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bitmap?
Bitmap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT). Broken into parts: BIT · map.
Do Americans and Brits say bitmap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪtˌmæp/ and the British form is /ˈbɪtˌmæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.