How to pronounce zebibyte
Say it like ZEB-ih-byte. Zebibyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEB).
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- ZEB
- ih
- byte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zebibyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- byteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of zebibyte
American and British speakers say zebibyte in essentially the same way: /ˈzɛbɪˌbaɪt/ in the US and /ˈzɛbɪˌbaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEB-ih-byte.
What does zebibyte mean?
- Strictly, 2⁷⁰ (1024⁷, 1,180,591,620,717,411,303,424) bytes or 2¹⁰ (1024) exbibytes, as opposed to a zettabyte.
Where does zebibyte come from?
From zebi- + byte.
Questions about saying zebibyte
How do you pronounce zebibyte?
Say ZEB-ih-byte. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛbɪˌbaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈzɛbɪˌbaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zebibyte?
Zebibyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEB). Broken into parts: ZEB · ih · byte.
Do Americans and Brits say zebibyte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɛbɪˌbaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈzɛbɪˌbaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.