How to Pronounce Infimum

To pronounce "infimum", say INF-im-um — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈfaɪməm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɪnˈfaɪməm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “infimum”

"infimum" has 3 syllables: inf-im-um.

What does infimum mean?

noun

(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.

Synonyms

greatest lower bound

Antonyms

supremum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "infimum"?▾

"Infimum" has 3 syllables: inf · im · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "infimum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "infimum" is /ɪnˈfaɪməm/.

What does "infimum" mean?▾

Infimum: (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.

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