How to pronounce megabit
Say it like MEG-uh-bit. Megabit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG).
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- MEG
- uh
- bit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megabit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of megabit
American and British speakers say megabit in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛɡəbɪt/ in the US and /ˈmɛɡəbɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEG-uh-bit.
What does megabit mean?
- One million (10⁶, or 1,000,000) bits or 1,000 kilobits. Equals 125,000 bytes (125 kilobytes).
- a mebibit.
- one megabit per second
Where does megabit come from?
From mega- + bit.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- mb
Questions about saying megabit
How do you pronounce megabit?
Say MEG-uh-bit. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛɡəbɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɛɡəbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megabit?
Megabit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG). Broken into parts: MEG · uh · bit.
Do Americans and Brits say megabit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛɡəbɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmɛɡəbɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.