How to Pronounce "pythagoras"
word
ˌpɪθəˈɡɔɹɑs
pith-uh-GAW-rahs
paɪˈθæɡərəs
py-THAG-uh-ruhs
Definition
Pythagoras was an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician best known for the Pythagorean Theorem in geometry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɪθəˈɡɔɹɑs
British English
paɪˈθæɡərəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pith-uh-GAW-rahs
UK
py-THAG-uh-ruhs
Listen in Context
Pythagoras was born in ancient Greece.
Pythagoras made many discoveries in mathematics.
We learned about Pythagoras and his theorem in school.
Many students first hear about Pythagoras when learning right triangles.