How to pronounce filenames
Say it like FYLE-nayms. Filenames has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYLE).
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- FYLE
- nayms
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filenames pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- naymsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of filenames
American and British speakers say filenames in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪlneɪms/ in the US and /ˈfaɪlneɪms/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYLE-nayms.
What does filenames mean?
- plural of filename How to pronounce filename
Questions about saying filenames
How do you pronounce filenames?
Say FYLE-nayms. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪlneɪms/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪlneɪms/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filenames?
Filenames has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYLE). Broken into parts: FYLE · nayms.
Do Americans and Brits say filenames the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪlneɪms/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪlneɪms/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.