3 syllables: Rasp, ber, ry Pi. Stress on Rasp.
RAZ-ber-ee peye
/ˈræzˌbɛri paɪ/
Raspberry Pi is pronounced RAZ-ber-ee peye (/ˈræzˌbɛri paɪ/). It has three syllables (Rasp-ber-ry Pi), with the stress on "Rasp". As a proper noun, a widely used, credit-card sized single-board computer named after the fruit and the mathematical term. It enables learning, prototyping, and embedded applications with a low cost, GPIO pins, and broad community support. The term combines the local fruit-name raspberry with the computing acronym “Pi.”.
proper nounA widely used, credit-card sized single-board computer named after the fruit and the mathematical term. It enables learning, prototyping, and embedded applications with a low cost, GPIO pins, and broad community support. The term combines the local fruit-name raspberry with the computing acronym “Pi.”
How to Pronounce Raspberry Pi
"I’m building a home media server on a Raspberry Pi."
"The Raspberry Pi Foundation released a new model with improved performance."
"People often use a Raspberry Pi for retro gaming emulation projects."
Pronounce as: US /ˈræzˌbɛr.i paɪ/ or /ˈræzˌbɜːr.i paɪ/; UK /ˈrɑːz.bəri paɪ/; AU /ˈræzˌbe.ri paɪ/. The stress generally falls on the first syllable of Raspberry, with a secondary emphasis on the second syllable, then Pi as a light, high-energy ending. Say “RAZ-ber-ee” and “PY” quickly but clearly. Mouth position: start with a rounded lips position for the /r/ and /æ/ or /ɑː/ vowel, then relaxation into the schwa-like /ər/ or /əri/ in the second syllable. End with /paɪ/ as a tense, high-front diphthong followed by a crisp /i/.
Common errors include under- or over-pronouncing the second syllable of Raspberry, leading to ‘Ras-per-ry’ or a drawn-out ‘Ras-berry-ee.’ Another frequent issue is misplacing the secondary stress, causing an unbalanced rhythm. Also, speakers may flatten the final /i/ in Pi to a schwa or short /ɪ/. Correction tips: emphasize Raspberry’s first syllable with a clear /æ/ or /ɑː/ then release the /ber/ as a light, unstressed segment, and finalize with a precise /paɪ/; keep Pi as a short, high-energy syllable rather than a prolonged vowel.
In US, Raspberry often has a stronger first vowel /æ/ and a slightly reduced second syllable, with Pi pronounced /paɪ/. In the UK, Raspberry tends toward /ˈrɑːzˌberi/ with a more centralized second vowel and a crisper /i/ in Pi. In Australian English, /ˈræzˌbeɹi/ typically features a non-rhotic trailing /ɹ/ that may be softened, and Pi remains /paɪ/. Across all, Pi remains stable as /paɪ/, but the Raspberry portion shifts: rhoticity, vowel height, and syllabic reduction vary by dialect.
The difficulty stems from Raspberry’s cluster of consonants and the potential reduction of the /ˈræzˌbɛri/ /ˈrɑːzˌberi/ sequence, combined with Pi’s short, high-front diphthong /aɪ/. Non-native speakers may misplace the primary stress, blend the second and third syllables, or mispronounce the final /i/ as /ɪ/ or /iː/. Practice with breaking Raspberry into two clear syllables—RAZ-ber-ee—then attach Pi quickly but distinctly: /paɪ/. Listening to native speaker models and practicing with minimal pairs helps stabilize rhythm and timing.
A distinctive feature is the rapid, light transition between Raspberry’s second and third syllables (-ber- /-bəri/), which can compress in fluent speech. The word Pi has a high-front, tight vowel /aɪ/ that contrasts with Raspberry’s mid-height vowels. For many learners, maintaining the short, crisp Pi after a relatively breathy or connected Raspberry syllables is crucial. Focus on ending Raspberry with a clean /ri/ or /riː/ and executing Pi with a compact, energetic /paɪ/.
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Raspberry Pi derives its name from two elements. The first is the fruit raspberry, chosen because it is locally familiar and has a distinctive, memorable sound. The second is Pi, the Greek letter and common abbreviation for the mathematical constant and for “production interface” in tech slang, echoing the device’s role in computation and electronics. The Raspberry Pi Foundation launched the project in the UK in 2012 to promote computer science education. The brand plays on the child-friendly, approachable image of a small fruit and a simple, official-sounding acronym. Over time, the name has come to symbolize a globally used, entry-level computing platform rather than a small fruit itself. The product line expanded rapidly, with multiple generations and models, driven by an emphasis on affordability, community-driven projects, and open-source software. The combination of Raspberry (fruit) + Pi (computer science symbol) has reinforced its identity as an accessible, educational tool rather than a conventional business computer. First known usage in consumer tech literature appears around 2012–2013, with rapid uptake through hobbyist communities, tutorials, and official documentation.
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