How to pronounce videotext
Say it like VID-ee-oh-tekst. Videotext has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VID).
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- VID
- ee
- oh
- tekst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Videotext pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tekstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of videotext
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VID-ee-oh-tekst.
What does videotext mean?
- Alternative form of videotex.
Questions about saying videotext
How do you pronounce videotext?
Say VID-ee-oh-tekst. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪdioʊˌtɛkst/. In British English it is /ˈvɪdiəʊˌtɛkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in videotext?
Videotext has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VID). Broken into parts: VID · ee · oh · tekst.
Is videotext pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈvɪdiəʊˌtɛkst/ (VID-ee-oh-tekst).