How to pronounce pixelate
Say it like PIK-suh-layt. Pixelate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- suh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pixelate 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pixelate
American and British speakers say pixelate in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪksəleɪt/ in the US and /ˈpɪksəleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIK-suh-layt.
What does pixelate mean?
- To divide an image into pixels, or to display an image in pixels.
- To transform an image (or a portion thereof) into large pixels, especially in order to hide details.
Where does pixelate come from?
From pixel + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying pixelate
How do you pronounce pixelate?
Say PIK-suh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪksəleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɪksəleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pixelate?
Pixelate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · suh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say pixelate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪksəleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpɪksəleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.