How to pronounce filename
Say it like FY-ul-naym. Filename has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- ul
- naym
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filename pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- naymKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of filename
American and British speakers say filename in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪəlneɪm/ in the US and /ˈfaɪəlneɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FY-ul-naym.
What does filename mean?
- The name assigned to a file in a file system.
Where does filename come from?
From file + name.
Questions about saying filename
How do you pronounce filename?
Say FY-ul-naym. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪəlneɪm/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪəlneɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filename?
Filename has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · ul · naym.
Do Americans and Brits say filename the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪəlneɪm/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪəlneɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.