How to Pronounce Screenshot

To pronounce "screenshot", say SCREENSH-ot — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskriːn.ʃɒt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈskriːn.ʃɒt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “screenshot”

"screenshot" has 2 syllables: screensh-ot.

What does screenshot mean?

noun

  1. An image of computer or smartphone screen output at a given moment in time.

    “I grabbed a screenshot of my desktop.”

verb

  1. To take a screenshot of something.

    “To help to improve the software, make sure to screenshot any bugs you find.”

Synonyms

screen capturescreen dumpscreencapscreencastscreengrabscreenie

Related words

pickupimagepicturedisplayscreencapturecatchcapturing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "screenshot"?▾

"Screenshot" has 2 syllables: screensh · ot.

What is the IPA transcription of "screenshot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "screenshot" is /ˈskriːn.ʃɒt/.

What does "screenshot" mean?▾

Screenshot: An image of computer or smartphone screen output at a given moment in time.

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