How to Pronounce “algorithmic”

American (US)

/ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/

British (UK)

/ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/

Australian (AU)

/ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/

adjective — Of, relating to, or being an algorithm.

Where the stress falls. “algorithmic” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "algorithmic" mean?

algorithmic (adjective): Of, relating to, or being an algorithm.

How do you pronounce "algorithmic" in American vs British English?

Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "algorithmic", /ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.

What is the IPA transcription of "algorithmic"?

/ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ in American English, /ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ in British English, /ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ in Australian English.

Which syllable is stressed in "algorithmic"?

“algorithmic” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.