How to pronounce extremum
Say it like ik-STREE-mum. Extremum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREE).
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- ik
- STREE
- mum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extremum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extremum
American and British speakers say extremum in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈstriməm/ in the US and /ɪkˈstriːməm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STREE-mum.
What does extremum mean?
- A point, or value that is a maximum or a minimum.
Where does extremum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin extrēmum, neuter form of extrēmus (“extreme in degree”).
Questions about saying extremum
How do you pronounce extremum?
Say ik-STREE-mum. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstriməm/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstriːməm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extremum?
Extremum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREE). Broken into parts: ik · STREE · mum.
Do Americans and Brits say extremum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈstriməm/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstriːməm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.