How to pronounce zettabyte
Say it like ZET-uh-byte. Zettabyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZET).
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- ZET
- uh
- byte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zettabyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- byteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of zettabyte
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ZET-uh-byte.
What does zettabyte mean?
- One sextillion (10²¹, or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) bytes or 1,000 exabytes.
- A zebibyte.
Where does zettabyte come from?
From zetta- + byte.
Questions about saying zettabyte
How do you pronounce zettabyte?
Say ZET-uh-byte. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛtəbaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈzɛtəbaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zettabyte?
Zettabyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZET). Broken into parts: ZET · uh · byte.
Is zettabyte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈzɛtəbaɪt/ (ZET-uh-byte).