How to pronounce http
Say it like aych-tee-tee-PEE. Http has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE).
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- aych
- tee
- tee
- PEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Http pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aychGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of http
American and British speakers say http in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪtʃˌtiˌtiˈpi/ in the US and /ˌeɪtʃˌtiːˌtiːˈpiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: aych-tee-tee-PEE.
What does http mean?
- Alternative spelling of HTTP.
Words that rhyme with http
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of http.
Questions about saying http
How do you pronounce http?
Say aych-tee-tee-PEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪtʃˌtiˌtiˈpi/. In British English it is /ˌeɪtʃˌtiːˌtiːˈpiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in http?
Http has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE). Broken into parts: aych · tee · tee · PEE.
Do Americans and Brits say http the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪtʃˌtiˌtiˈpi/ and the British form is /ˌeɪtʃˌtiːˌtiːˈpiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.