How to pronounce pragma
Say it like PRAG-muh. Pragma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAG).
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- PRAG
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pragma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pragma
American and British speakers say pragma in essentially the same way: /ˈpræɡmə/ in the US and /ˈpræɡmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAG-muh.
What does pragma mean?
- A compiler directive; data embedded in source code by programmers to indicate some intention to a compiler.“This pragma stops the compiler from generating those warnings we don't care about.”
- A practical thing or action, as opposed to theory or belief (dogma).
Words that rhyme with pragma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pragma.
Questions about saying pragma
How do you pronounce pragma?
Say PRAG-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpræɡmə/. In British English it is /ˈpræɡmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pragma?
Pragma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAG). Broken into parts: PRAG · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say pragma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpræɡmə/ and the British form is /ˈpræɡmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.