How to pronounce tebibyte
Say it like TUR-bih-byte. Tebibyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- bih
- byte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tebibyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- byteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tebibyte
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-bih-byte.
What does tebibyte mean?
- Strictly, 2⁴⁰ (1024⁴, or 1,099,511,627,776) bytes or 2¹⁰ (1024) gibibytes, as opposed to a terabyte (10¹² bytes).
Where does tebibyte come from?
From tebi- + byte.
Questions about saying tebibyte
How do you pronounce tebibyte?
Say TUR-bih-byte. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝbɪˌbaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːbɪˌbaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tebibyte?
Tebibyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · bih · byte.
Is tebibyte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɜːbɪˌbaɪt/ (TUR-bih-byte).