How to pronounce logarithm
Say it like LAH-guh-rih-thum. Logarithm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH).
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- LAH
- guh
- rih
- thum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Logarithm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of logarithm
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOG-uh-rih-thum.
What does logarithm mean?
- For a number x, the exponent by which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain the power x. Written log _bx. For example, log ₁₀1000=3 because 10³=1000 and log ₂16=4 because 2⁴=16.
Questions about saying logarithm
How do you pronounce logarithm?
Say LAH-guh-rih-thum. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑɡərɪðəm/. In British English it is /ˈlɒɡərɪðəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in logarithm?
Logarithm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH). Broken into parts: LAH · guh · rih · thum.
Is logarithm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈlɒɡərɪðəm/ (LOG-uh-rih-thum).