How do you pronounce "algorithms"?

In American English: /ˈælgɝˌɪðəmz/ (ALG-ur-ith-uhmz). In British English: /ˈælgəɹˌɪðəmz/ (ALG-uhr-ith-uhmz). In Canadian English: /ˈælgɝˌɪðəmz/ (ALG-ur-ith-uhmz). In Australian English: /ˈalɡəɹˌɪθəmz/ (ALG-uhr-ith).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈælgɝˌɪðəmz/ (ALG-ur-ith-uhmz), while in British English it's /ˈælgəɹˌɪðəmz/ (ALG-uhr-ith-uhmz).

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/ˈælgɝˌɪðəmz/

ALG-ur-ith-uhmz

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ælgal·ɝgo·ɪðrit·əmzhms

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Last updated: 2026-02-12