How to Pronounce Pixel

To pronounce "pixel", say PIX-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪksəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpɪksəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pixel”

"pixel" has 2 syllables: pix-el. It rhymes with bichsel and bixel, if that helps it stick.

What does pixel mean?

noun

One of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory.
One of the squares that make up a pixel art work or a zoomed in image in a computer.

verb

To create computer graphics by editing individual pixels.

Synonyms

pel pictel px

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Words that rhyme with pixel

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bichsel bixel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pixel"?▾

"Pixel" has 2 syllables: pix · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "pixel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pixel" is /ˈpɪksəl/.

What does "pixel" mean?▾

Pixel: One of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory.

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