How to pronounce algorithms
Say it like AL-guh-rith-umz. Algorithms has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- guh
- rith
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Algorithms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of algorithms
American and British speakers say algorithms in essentially the same way: /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəmz/ in the US and /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-guh-rith-umz.
What does algorithms mean?
- plural of algorithm How to pronounce algorithm
Questions about saying algorithms
How do you pronounce algorithms?
Say AL-guh-rith-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəmz/. In British English it is /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in algorithms?
Algorithms has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · guh · rith · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say algorithms the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəmz/ and the British form is /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.