How to pronounce wikitext
Say it like WIK-ee-tekst. Wikitext has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK).
- WIK
- ee
- tekst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wikitext 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.
- tekstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of wikitext
American and British speakers say wikitext in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪkiˌtɛkst/ in the US and /ˈwɪkiˌtɛkst/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIK-ee-tekst.
What does wikitext mean?
- A lightweight markup language used to format and structure pages in wikis.
- Content that has been marked up with such a language.
Where does wikitext come from?
From wiki + text.
Questions about saying wikitext
How do you pronounce wikitext?
Say WIK-ee-tekst. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪkiˌtɛkst/. In British English it is /ˈwɪkiˌtɛkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wikitext?
Wikitext has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK). Broken into parts: WIK · ee · tekst.
Do Americans and Brits say wikitext the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪkiˌtɛkst/ and the British form is /ˈwɪkiˌtɛkst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.