How to pronounce gigaflops
Say it like GHIG-uh-flops. Gigaflops has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIG).
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- GHIG
- uh
- flops
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gigaflops pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- flopsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gigaflops
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GHIG-uh-flops.
What does gigaflops mean?
- plural of gigaflop How to pronounce gigaflop
Questions about saying gigaflops
How do you pronounce gigaflops?
Say GHIG-uh-flops. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪɡəˌflɑps/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪɡəˌflɒps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gigaflops?
Gigaflops has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIG). Broken into parts: GHIG · uh · flops.
Is gigaflops pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɡɪɡəˌflɒps/ (GHIG-uh-flops).