How to pronounce magstripe
Say it like MAG-strype. Magstripe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG).
- MAG
- strype
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magstripe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- strypeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of magstripe
American and British speakers say magstripe in essentially the same way: /ˈmæɡˌstraɪp/ in the US and /ˈmæɡˌstraɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAG-strype.
What does magstripe mean?
- Magnetic stripe.
Where does magstripe come from?
From mag- + stripe.
Questions about saying magstripe
How do you pronounce magstripe?
Say MAG-strype. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæɡˌstraɪp/. In British English it is /ˈmæɡˌstraɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magstripe?
Magstripe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG). Broken into parts: MAG · strype.
Do Americans and Brits say magstripe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæɡˌstraɪp/ and the British form is /ˈmæɡˌstraɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.