How to pronounce pixel
Say it like PIK-sul. Pixel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pixel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pixel
American and British speakers say pixel in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪksəl/ in the US and /ˈpɪksəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIK-sul.
What does pixel mean?
- (computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot)“the greater the number of pixels per inch the greater the resolution”
Where does pixel come from?
pix (“pictures”), + el(ement); often taken to be a blend of “picture” and “element”.
Questions about saying pixel
How do you pronounce pixel?
Say PIK-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪksəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɪksəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pixel?
Pixel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · sul.
Do Americans and Brits say pixel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪksəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɪksəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.