How to pronounce highspeed
Say it like HY-speed. Highspeed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- speed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highspeed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- speedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of highspeed
American and British speakers say highspeed in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪˌspid/ in the US and /ˈhaɪˌspiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-speed.
What does highspeed mean?
- Alternative form of high-speed.
Questions about saying highspeed
How do you pronounce highspeed?
Say HY-speed. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌspid/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌspiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highspeed?
Highspeed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · speed.
Do Americans and Brits say highspeed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪˌspid/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪˌspiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.