How to pronounce pixels
Say it like PIK-sulz. Pixels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- sulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pixels 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.
- sulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pixels
American and British speakers say pixels in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪksəlz/ in the US and /ˈpɪksəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIK-sulz.
What does pixels mean?
- plural of pixel How to pronounce pixel
Questions about saying pixels
How do you pronounce pixels?
Say PIK-sulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪksəlz/. In British English it is /ˈpɪksəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pixels?
Pixels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · sulz.
Do Americans and Brits say pixels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪksəlz/ and the British form is /ˈpɪksəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.