How to pronounce edit
Say it like ED-ut. Edit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED).
- ED
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of edit
American and British speakers say edit in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdət/ in the US and /ˈɛdɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ED-it.
What does edit mean?
- A change to the text of a document.
- A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.“He has made 5780 edits on Wikipedia so far.”
- An edited piece of media, especially video footage.“An early edit of the film included a romantic subplot.”
- To change a text, or a document.“Your speech is too long. You need to edit it.”
- To alter a photograph or recording of sound or video.“We shot an hour-long interview then edited it down to 45 minutes.”
- To be the editor of a publication.“He edits the Chronicle.”
Where does edit come from?
Back-formation from editor, influenced by French éditer (“edit, publish”) and Latin editus.
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Questions about saying edit
How do you pronounce edit?
Say ED-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdət/. In British English it is /ˈɛdɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edit?
Edit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED). Broken into parts: ED · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say edit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdət/ and the British form is /ˈɛdɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.