How to pronounce wifi
Say it like WY-fy. Wifi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wifi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of wifi
American and British speakers say wifi in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈwaɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WY-fy.
Other ways to say wifi
Wifi also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- WEE-fee /ˈwiˌfi/
What does wifi mean?
- Alternative form of Wi-Fi.
- Alternative form of Wi-Fi.
Questions about saying wifi
How do you pronounce wifi?
Say WY-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wifi?
Wifi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say wifi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.