How to Pronounce “bandwidth”
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- American (US)
- /ˈbændwɪdθ/
- British (UK)
- /ˈbændwɪdθ/
What “bandwidth” means
noun — The volume of data a connection can carry in a given time, or, informally, spare capacity to take on work.
Example: Video calls eat most of the available bandwidth.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “bandwidth” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈbændwɪdθ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "bandwidth" mean?
bandwidth (noun): The volume of data a connection can carry in a given time, or, informally, spare capacity to take on work. For example — Video calls eat most of the available bandwidth.
How do you pronounce "bandwidth" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "bandwidth", /ˈbændwɪdθ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "bandwidth"?
/ˈbændwɪdθ/ in American English, /ˈbændwɪdθ/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "bandwidth"?
“bandwidth” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈbændwɪdθ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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