Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

netizen

/ˈnɛt.ɪ.zən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.16 in modern English

Syllables
ne-ti-zen
IPA
/ˈnɛt.ɪ.zən/
16
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A member of the community of Internet users.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of netizen.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Blend of Net (“Internet”) + citizen.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈnɛt.ɪ.zən/
  • British English: /ˈnɛt.ɪ.zən/

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Questions

How do you pronounce netizen?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnɛt.ɪ.zən/.
What does netizen mean?
A member of the community of Internet users.
Where does netizen come from?
Blend of Net (“Internet”) + citizen.

How to pronounce netizen

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈnɛt.ɪ.zən/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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