How to pronounce eigenslur
Say it like EYE-gun-slur. Eigenslur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- gun
- slur
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eigenslur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- slurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of eigenslur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-gun-slur.
What does eigenslur mean?
- A theoretical concept according to which LLMs, by basing their output "calculating" the words, could find a pre-word (a token) that, when multiplied with another pre-word, always produces a slur.
Where does eigenslur come from?
From eigen- + slur.
Questions about saying eigenslur
How do you pronounce eigenslur?
Say EYE-gun-slur. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪɡənˌslɝ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪɡənˌslɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eigenslur?
Eigenslur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · gun · slur.
Is eigenslur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈaɪɡənˌslɜː/ (EYE-gun-slur).