Pixel
5 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The smallest unit of a digital image or display that can be controlled.
“The high-resolution screen has millions of pixels.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpɪksəl/
Syllables
pix·el
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Contains X which is uncommon; good vowel with E and I.
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; X makes it high-value.
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