How to Pronounce Ss

To pronounce "ss", say SS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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What does ss mean?

noun

  1. An image of computer or smartphone screen output at a given moment in time.

    “I grabbed a screenshot of my desktop.”

Synonyms

screen capturescreen dumpscreencapscreencastscreengrabscreenie

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ss"?▾

"Ss" has one syllable.

What does "ss" mean?▾

Ss: An image of computer or smartphone screen output at a given moment in time.

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