How to Pronounce “GIF”
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- American (US)
- /dʒɪf/
- British (UK)
- /dʒɪf/
What “GIF” means
noun — A bitmap image in a particular format with support for multiple images per file or animations, and up to 256 distinct colors per frame, including a fully transparent color.
Example: I'll send you a GIF of the proposed logo.
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What does "GIF" mean?
GIF (noun): A bitmap image in a particular format with support for multiple images per file or animations, and up to 256 distinct colors per frame, including a fully transparent color. For example — I'll send you a GIF of the proposed logo.
How do you pronounce "GIF" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "GIF", /dʒɪf/, 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 "GIF"?
/dʒɪf/ in American English, /dʒɪf/ in British English.
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