How to Pronounce Big-endian

To pronounce "big-endian", say BIG-end-ian — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

BIG-end-ian

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"big-endian" has 3 syllables: big-end-ian.

What does big-endian mean?

adjective

Of a computer, storing the most significant byte of a multibyte number at a lower address than the least significant byte; that is, "big end" first.
Of a computer, transmitting most significant byte of a multibyte number before transmitting the least significant byte; that is, "big end" first.

Synonyms

network byte-order

Antonyms

little-endian

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How many syllables are in "big-endian"?▾

"Big-endian" has 3 syllables: big · end · ian.

What does "big-endian" mean?▾

Big-endian: Of a computer, storing the most significant byte of a multibyte number at a lower address than the least significant byte; that is, "big end" first.

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