How to pronounce hackerspace
Say it like HAK-er-spays. Hackerspace has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAK).
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- HAK
- er
- spays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hackerspace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- spaysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of hackerspace
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAK-uh-spays.
What does hackerspace mean?
- A community-operated workspace where people with common interests, often in computers, machining, science, and digital or electronic art, can meet to socialize and collaborate on projects.
Where does hackerspace come from?
From hacker + space.
Questions about saying hackerspace
How do you pronounce hackerspace?
Say HAK-er-spays. The American pronunciation is /ˈhækərˌspeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈhækəˌspeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hackerspace?
Hackerspace has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAK). Broken into parts: HAK · er · spays.
Is hackerspace 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 /ˈhækəˌspeɪs/ (HAK-uh-spays).