How to pronounce logarithmic
Say it like lah-guh-RITH-mik. Logarithmic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RITH).
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- lah
- guh
- RITH
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Logarithmic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep 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 logarithmic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: log-uh-RITH-mik.
What does logarithmic mean?
- Of or relating to logarithms.
Where does logarithmic come from?
From logarithm + -ic.
Words that rhyme with logarithmic
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Questions about saying logarithmic
How do you pronounce logarithmic?
Say lah-guh-RITH-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɑɡəˈrɪðmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌlɒɡəˈrɪðmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in logarithmic?
Logarithmic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RITH). Broken into parts: lah · guh · RITH · mik.
Is logarithmic 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 /ˌlɒɡəˈrɪðmɪk/ (log-uh-RITH-mik).