How to Pronounce Supremum

To pronounce "supremum", say SUPR-em-um — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

SUPR-em-um

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💡 Tip for remembering “supremum”

"supremum" has 3 syllables: supr-em-um.

What does supremum mean?

noun

  1. (real analysis): Given a subset X of R, the smallest real number that is ≥ every element of X; : given a subset X of a partially ordered set P (with partial order ≤), the least element y of P such that every element of X is ≤ y.

Synonyms

LUBleast upper boundsup

Related words

idealmaximumwell-ordersupersetinfimum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "supremum"?▾

"Supremum" has 3 syllables: supr · em · um.

What does "supremum" mean?▾

Supremum: (real analysis): Given a subset X of R, the smallest real number that is ≥ every element of X; : given a subset X of a partially ordered set P (with partial order ≤), the least element y of P such that every element of X is ≤ y.

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