How to pronounce digits
Say it like DIJ-uts. Digits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIJ).
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- DIJ
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Digits pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of digits
American and British speakers say digits in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪdʒəts/ in the US and /ˈdɪdʒəts/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIJ-uts.
What does digits mean?
- plural of digit How to pronounce digit
- Synonym of telephone number; especially, the one that belongs to a potential dating partner.“Sure she seemed interested, but did you get those digits though?”
Questions about saying digits
How do you pronounce digits?
Say DIJ-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪdʒəts/. In British English it is /ˈdɪdʒəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in digits?
Digits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIJ). Broken into parts: DIJ · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say digits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪdʒəts/ and the British form is /ˈdɪdʒəts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.