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