How to pronounce gigaword
Say it like GHIG-uh-wurd. Gigaword has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIG).
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- GHIG
- uh
- wurd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gigaword 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.
- wurdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of gigaword
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GHIG-uh-wurd.
What does gigaword mean?
- A unit of storage or capacity equal to (or 2³⁰ = 1,073,741,824) words. It is given the "giga" prefix because of the relative proximity of this value to 10⁹.
Where does gigaword come from?
From giga- + word.
Questions about saying gigaword
How do you pronounce gigaword?
Say GHIG-uh-wurd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪɡəˌwɝd/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪɡəˌwɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gigaword?
Gigaword has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIG). Broken into parts: GHIG · uh · wurd.
Is gigaword 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 /ˈɡɪɡəˌwɜːd/ (GHIG-uh-wurd).