How to pronounce Ethernet
Say it like EE-ther-net. Ethernet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- ther
- net
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethernet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- netGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Ethernet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EE-thuh-net.
What does Ethernet mean?
- A computer network that complies with this set of standards.
Questions about saying Ethernet
How do you pronounce Ethernet?
Say EE-ther-net. The American pronunciation is /ˈiθɚˌnɛt/. In British English it is /ˈiːθəˌnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ethernet?
Ethernet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · ther · net.
Is Ethernet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈiːθəˌnɛt/ (EE-thuh-net).