How to pronounce gzip
Say it like JEE-zip. Gzip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- zip
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gzip pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gzip
American and British speakers say gzip in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒizɪp/ in the US and /ˈdʒiːˌzɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEE-zip.
What does gzip mean?
- To compress using the gzip program.
Where does gzip come from?
From the name of the software program, originally short for GNU zip.
Questions about saying gzip
How do you pronounce gzip?
Say JEE-zip. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒizɪp/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːˌzɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gzip?
Gzip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · zip.
Do Americans and Brits say gzip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒizɪp/ and the British form is /ˈdʒiːˌzɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.