How to pronounce namespace
Say it like NAYM-spays. Namespace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAYM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce namespace. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NAYM
- spays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Namespace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- spaysKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of namespace
American and British speakers say namespace in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪmspeɪs/ in the US and /ˈneɪmspeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAYM-spays.
What does namespace mean?
- A conceptual space that groups classes, identifiers, etc. in order to avoid conflicts with items in unrelated code that carry the same names.
- To categorize by placing into a namespace.
Where does namespace come from?
From name + space.
Questions about saying namespace
How do you pronounce namespace?
Say NAYM-spays. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪmspeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈneɪmspeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in namespace?
Namespace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAYM). Broken into parts: NAYM · spays.
Do Americans and Brits say namespace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪmspeɪs/ and the British form is /ˈneɪmspeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.