How to pronounce linux
Say it like LIN-uks. Linux has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce linux. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LIN
- uks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linux pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of linux
American and British speakers say linux in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪnəks/ in the US and /ˈlɪnəks/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIN-uks.
What does linux mean?
- Any unix-like operating system that uses the Linux kernel.
Questions about saying linux
How do you pronounce linux?
Say LIN-uks. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪnəks/. In British English it is /ˈlɪnəks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linux?
Linux has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN). Broken into parts: LIN · uks.
Do Americans and Brits say linux the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪnəks/ and the British form is /ˈlɪnəks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.