How to pronounce halmos
Say it like HAWL-mohs. Halmos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWL).
- HAWL
- mohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halmos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of halmos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HAWL-mohs.
What does halmos mean?
- The symbol “∎” marking the end of a proof.
Where does halmos come from?
Named after Hungarian-born US mathematician Paul Halmos (1916-2006) who first used it in mathematics, after seeing it marking the end of articles in magazines.
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Questions about saying halmos
How do you pronounce halmos?
Say HAWL-mohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔlmoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːlməʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halmos?
Halmos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWL). Broken into parts: HAWL · mohs.
Is halmos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhɔːlməʊs/ (HAWL-mohs).