How to pronounce ransomware
Say it like RAN-sum-wair. Ransomware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAN).
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US American/ˈrænsəmˌwɛr/RAN-sum-wair
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- RAN
- sum
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ransomware pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does ransomware mean?
noun
- Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or claiming to require payment to restore access.
Where does ransomware come from?
From ransom + -ware.
Questions about saying ransomware
How do you pronounce ransomware?
Say RAN-sum-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈrænsəmˌwɛr/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ransomware?
Ransomware has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAN). Broken into parts: RAN · sum · wair.