How to Pronounce “infimum” in English
/ɪnˈfiːməm/
in·FI·mum
Stress: fi
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What does “infimum” mean?
- (of a subset) the greatest element of the containing set that is smaller than or equal to all elements of the subset. The infimum may or may not be a member of the subset.
Example sentences
- “infimum or or or minimum of f0 of x over all x that satisfy the equality”
- “infimum of a family of affine functions is of course concave.”
How to pronounce “infimum”
- Syllables:
- in · fi · mum
- Stress:
- fi — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ɪnˈfiːməm/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /fi/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “infimum”?
“infimum” is pronounced /ɪnˈfiːməm/ (in · fi · mum). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “infimum”?
“infimum” has 3 syllables: in · fi · mum.
Where is the stress in “infimum”?
The primary stress in “infimum” is on “FI”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “infimum” mean?
(of a subset) the greatest element of the containing set that is smaller than or equal to all elements of the subset. The infimum may or may not be a member of the subset.
How can I hear “infimum” used in real sentences?
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