How to Pronounce “shortlex” in English
/ʃɒrtlɛks/
shor·tlex
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IPA/ʃɒrtlɛks/
Syllablesshor·tlex
What does “shortlex” mean?
NOUN
- A total ordering for finite sequences of objects that can themselves be totally ordered. Sequences are primarily sorted by cardinality (length) with the shortest sequences first, and sequences of the same length are sorted into lexicographic order.
Example sentences
- “a shortlex normal form”
How to pronounce “shortlex”
- Syllables:
- shor · tlex
- IPA:
- /ʃɒrtlɛks/
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- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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How do you pronounce “shortlex”?
“shortlex” is pronounced /ʃɒrtlɛks/ (shor · tlex). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “shortlex”?
“shortlex” has 2 syllables: shor · tlex.
What does “shortlex” mean?
A total ordering for finite sequences of objects that can themselves be totally ordered. Sequences are primarily sorted by cardinality (length) with the shortest sequences first, and sequences of the same length are sorted into lexicographic order.