How many syllables in algorithm?

There are 4 syllables in the word algorithm.

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How to pronounce algorithm:

Definition of algorithm:

algorithm (noun):: a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem.; a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing some end; a procedure for solving a mathematical problem (as of finding the greatest common divisor) in a finite number of steps that frequently involves repetition of an operation

Synonyms for algorithm:

formula rule

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