How to pronounce Wikipedia
Say it like WIK-ee-pee-dee-uh. Wikipedia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK).
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US American/ˈwɪkiˌpiˌdiə/WIK-ee-pee-dee-uh
UK British/ˌwɪkɪˈpiːdɪə/wik-ih-PEE-deer
- WIK
- ee
- pee
- dee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wikipedia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIKSay 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.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Wikipedia
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: wik-ih-PEE-deer.
What does Wikipedia mean?
noun
- A version of the encyclopedia Wikipedia in a particular language.
- A wiki or similar collaborative database, especially one that is also an encyclopaedia.
- An article or page on Wikipedia.
- To consult Wikipedia for information.
- To search Wikipedia for information on a specific subject.
Questions about saying Wikipedia
How do you pronounce Wikipedia?
Say WIK-ee-pee-dee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪkiˌpiˌdiə/. In British English it is /ˌwɪkɪˈpiːdɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Wikipedia?
Wikipedia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK). Broken into parts: WIK · ee · pee · dee · uh.
Is Wikipedia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌwɪkɪˈpiːdɪə/ (wik-ih-PEE-deer).