How to Pronounce “namespace”
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- American (US)
- /ˈneɪmspeɪs/
- British (UK)
- /ˈneɪmspeɪs/
What “namespace” means
noun — A named container that keeps identifiers from colliding with one another.
Example: Each team deploys into its own namespace.
Pronunciation Notes
The final e is silent. The transcription /ˈneɪmspeɪs/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “namespace” is not pronounced.
Where the stress falls. “namespace” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈneɪmspeɪs/ 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 "namespace" mean?
namespace (noun): A named container that keeps identifiers from colliding with one another. For example — Each team deploys into its own namespace.
How do you pronounce "namespace" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "namespace", /ˈneɪmspeɪs/, 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 "namespace"?
/ˈneɪmspeɪs/ in American English, /ˈneɪmspeɪs/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "namespace"?
“namespace” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈneɪmspeɪs/ 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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