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How to pronounce pythagorean theorem

pythagorean theorem
/pɪθəˈgɔːriːən ˈθɪrəm/

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Pythagorean theorem, sound by sound

/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/θ/as in thinkTongue tip between the teeth, breathe out with no voice. It is not S, F or T.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/θ/as in thinkTongue tip between the teeth, breathe out with no voice. It is not S, F or T.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.

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Pythagorean theorem is pronounced /pɪθəˈgɔːriːən ˈθɪrəm/ in American English.

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