How to Pronounce Filename

To pronounce "filename", say FIL-en-am-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈfaɪlneɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfaɪlneɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “filename”

"filename" has 4 syllables: fil-en-am-e.

What does filename mean?

noun

  1. The name assigned to a file in a file system.

Related words

filearchivenumbernamerosterbehalfpathpathname

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "filename"?▾

"Filename" has 4 syllables: fil · en · am · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "filename"?▾

The IPA transcription of "filename" is /ˈfaɪlneɪm/.

What does "filename" mean?▾

Filename: The name assigned to a file in a file system.

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