How to pronounce ungzip
Say it like un-JEE-zip. Ungzip has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE).
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- un
- JEE
- zip
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ungzip pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ungzip
American and British speakers say ungzip in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈdʒizɪp/ in the US and /ʌnˈdʒiːzɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-JEE-zip.
What does ungzip mean?
- To decompress (data previously gzipped).
Where does ungzip come from?
From un- + gzip.
Questions about saying ungzip
How do you pronounce ungzip?
Say un-JEE-zip. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈdʒizɪp/. In British English it is /ʌnˈdʒiːzɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ungzip?
Ungzip has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE). Broken into parts: un · JEE · zip.
Do Americans and Brits say ungzip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈdʒizɪp/ and the British form is /ʌnˈdʒiːzɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.