How do you pronounce "algorithm"?

In American English: /ˈælgɝˌɪðəm/ (ALG-ur-ith-uhm). In British English: /ˈælgəɹˌɪðəm/ (ALG-uhr-ith-uhm). In Canadian English: /ˈælgɝˌɪðəm/ (ALG-ur-ith-uhm). In Australian English: /ˈalɡəɹˌɪθəm/ (ALG-uhr-ith).

Is "algorithm" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈælgɝˌɪðəm/ (ALG-ur-ith-uhm), while in British English it's /ˈælgəɹˌɪðəm/ (ALG-uhr-ith-uhm).

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/ˈælgɝˌɪðəm/

ALG-ur-ith-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

ælgal·ɝgo·ɪðri·əmthm

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Last updated: 2026-02-12