How to Pronounce Bytes

To pronounce "bytes", say BYTES — one syllable, IPA /baɪts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/baɪts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bytes”

"bytes" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with plights and insights, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bites — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bytes mean?

noun

  1. A short sequence of bits (binary digits) that can be operated on as a unit by a computer; the smallest usable machine word.
  2. (most commonly) A unit of computing storage equal to eight bits, which can represent any of 256 distinct values.

    “The word “hello” fits into five bytes of ASCII code.”

Synonyms

Boctet

Words that rhyme with bytes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plightsinsightsrightsignitesacolytessightssiteshighlightsmitesinciteswritesblights

Related words

bitsoctetsspacesstringcharswordsblockschunks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bytes"?▾

"Bytes" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bytes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bytes" is /baɪts/.

What does "bytes" mean?▾

Bytes: A short sequence of bits (binary digits) that can be operated on as a unit by a computer; the smallest usable machine word.

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