How to pronounce bitrate
Say it like BIT-rayt. Bitrate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bitrate. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BIT
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bitrate 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.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bitrate
American and British speakers say bitrate in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪˌtreɪt/ in the US and /ˈbɪˌtreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIT-rayt.
What does bitrate mean?
- The frequency at which bits (binary digits) pass a given physical or metaphorical point, measured in bps (bits per second).
Where does bitrate come from?
From bit + rate.
Words that rhyme with bitrate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bitrate.
Questions about saying bitrate
How do you pronounce bitrate?
Say BIT-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪˌtreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbɪˌtreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bitrate?
Bitrate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT). Broken into parts: BIT · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say bitrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪˌtreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbɪˌtreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.