How to pronounce megabytes
Say it like MEG-uh-byts. Megabytes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG).
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- MEG
- uh
- byts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megabytes 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.
- bytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of megabytes
American and British speakers say megabytes in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛɡəˌbaɪts/ in the US and /ˈmɛɡəˌbaɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEG-uh-byts.
What does megabytes mean?
- plural of megabyte How to pronounce megabyte
Questions about saying megabytes
How do you pronounce megabytes?
Say MEG-uh-byts. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛɡəˌbaɪts/. In British English it is /ˈmɛɡəˌbaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megabytes?
Megabytes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG). Broken into parts: MEG · uh · byts.
Do Americans and Brits say megabytes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛɡəˌbaɪts/ and the British form is /ˈmɛɡəˌbaɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.