How to pronounce plaintext
Say it like PLAYN-tekst. Plaintext has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAYN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce plaintext. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLAYN
- tekst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plaintext pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tekstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of plaintext
American and British speakers say plaintext in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪnˌtɛkst/ in the US and /ˈpleɪnˌtɛkst/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAYN-tekst.
What does plaintext mean?
- Alternative spelling of plain text.
- Consisting only of plain text.
Questions about saying plaintext
How do you pronounce plaintext?
Say PLAYN-tekst. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪnˌtɛkst/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪnˌtɛkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plaintext?
Plaintext has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAYN). Broken into parts: PLAYN · tekst.
Do Americans and Brits say plaintext the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪnˌtɛkst/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪnˌtɛkst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.