How to pronounce logit
Say it like LOH-jit. Logit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- jit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Logit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- jitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of logit
American and British speakers say logit in essentially the same way: /ˈloʊdʒɪt/ in the US and /ˈlɒdʒɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOJ-it.
What does logit mean?
- The inverse of the sigmoid or logistic function used in mathematics, especially in statistics. The logit of a number p between 0 and 1 is given by the formula
- A logistic regression, which applies such a mathematical function.
Where does logit come from?
Blend of logistic + unit, by analogy with probit, coined by American statistician Joseph Berkson in 1944: “I use this term [logit] for ln p/q following Bliss, who called the analogous function which is linear on x for the normal curve ‘prob
Questions about saying logit
How do you pronounce logit?
Say LOH-jit. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊdʒɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɒdʒɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in logit?
Logit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · jit.
Do Americans and Brits say logit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈloʊdʒɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlɒdʒɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.