How to Pronounce "algorithm"
word
ˈæɫɡɝˌɪðəm
AL-ger-ith-um
ˈælɡəɹˌɪθəm
AL-guh-rith-um
Definition
A set of step-by-step instructions, usually used for solving a problem or completing a task, especially by computers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæɫɡɝˌɪðəm
British English
ˈælɡəɹˌɪθəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AL-ger-ith-um
UK
AL-guh-rith-um
Listen in Context
A search engine uses an algorithm to find websites for you.
We learned how to write a simple algorithm in class.
An algorithm tells a robot what to do step by step.
The social media algorithm keeps showing me similar videos.