How to pronounce "digital"

digital

Noun
American
/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl/

Syllable Breakdown

dig i tal

How natives say digital

British
/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl/

Syllable Breakdown

dig i tal

How natives say digital

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'd', placing the tongue behind upper teeth.

  • Say 'i' with short, relaxed mouth posture.

  • End with 'tal', relaxing tongue and lips.

Common Mistakes

  • pronouncing as 'di-gi-tal' with hard 'g'

  • missing the 'i' sound

  • incorrect stress on second syllable

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'd', tongue behind upper teeth.

  • Say 'i' with short mouth posture, relaxed.

  • Finish with 'tal', tongue and lips relaxed.

common mistakes

  • pronouncing as 'di-gi-tal' with hard 'g'

  • missing the 'i' sound

  • incorrect stress on second syllable

FAQ

Why is 'i' not pronounced strongly?

'I' is short and not stressed.

Where is the stress in 'digital'?

The stress is on the first syllable.

Why does 'g' sound like 'j'?

This 'dʒ' sound is common in English.

Definition

digital

Related to using computers or technology.

Word Family

digit

/ˈdɪdʒɪt/

noun

A numeral from 0 to 9.

Example: A phone number has 10 digits.

digitize

/ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪz/

verb

Convert to digital format.

Example: We digitize the records.

digitization

/ˌdɪdʒɪtəˈzeɪʃən/

noun

The process of converting to digital.

Example: Digitization is important for storage.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Stress on second syllable in 'digitize'

Longer vowel in 'digitization'

Focus on first syllable in 'digit'

Pro Tips

Listen carefully

Listen to native speakers to catch the stress.

Practice slowly

Break the word into syllables when practicing.

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/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

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/ˈsaɪbərˌspeɪs/

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/ˈdɪfərəns/

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