How to Pronounce Gigabyte

To pronounce "gigabyte", say GIG-abyt-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɪɡəbaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɡɪɡəbaɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gigabyte”

"gigabyte" has 3 syllables: gig-abyt-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does gigabyte mean?

noun

  1. (SI) 109, one billion (1,000,000,000) bytes. SI symbol: GB
  2. A gibibyte or 10243 (1,073,741,824) bytes.

Synonyms

GB㎇gig

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Words that rhyme with gigabyte

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insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

ggbgigabitgibibytegigametergbpsgigabaudgibibit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gigabyte"?▾

"Gigabyte" has 3 syllables: gig · abyt · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "gigabyte"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gigabyte" is /ˈɡɪɡəbaɪt/.

What does "gigabyte" mean?▾

Gigabyte: (SI) 109, one billion (1,000,000,000) bytes. SI symbol: GB

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