How to pronounce linearithmic
Say it like lin-ee-uh-RITH-mik. Linearithmic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RITH).
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- lin
- ee
- uh
- RITH
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linearithmic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- linGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of linearithmic
American and British speakers say linearithmic in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪniəˈrɪðmɪk/ in the US and /ˌlɪniəˈrɪðmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: lin-ee-uh-RITH-mik.
What does linearithmic mean?
- Taking up to time proportional to n log(n) to run on inputs of size n.
Where does linearithmic come from?
Blend of linear + logarithmic.
Words that rhyme with linearithmic
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Questions about saying linearithmic
How do you pronounce linearithmic?
Say lin-ee-uh-RITH-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪniəˈrɪðmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌlɪniəˈrɪðmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linearithmic?
Linearithmic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RITH). Broken into parts: lin · ee · uh · RITH · mik.
Do Americans and Brits say linearithmic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪniəˈrɪðmɪk/ and the British form is /ˌlɪniəˈrɪðmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.