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How to Pronounce algorithm

ˈælɡərɪðəm
AL-guh-rith-um → /ˈælɡərɪðəm/
Correct AL-guh-rith-um → /ˈælɡərɪðəm/
Common Mistakes
al-go-RITH-umAL-go-rhythm
algorithm ˈælɡərɪðəm
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Origin & Etymology

From al-Khwarizmi, 9th-century Persian mathematician.

Tips for Non-Native Speakers

For Chinese Speakers 中文

th 发 /ð/（浊音），不是 /s/，重音在第一音节

For Japanese Speakers 日本語

thは/ð/（有声音）。アクセントは最初のALに

For Korean Speakers 한국어

th는 /ð/(유성음). 강세는 첫 음절 AL에

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