How to pronounce theorem
American English pronunciation
THEE-er-um
- IPA
- /ˈθi.ɚəm/
- Syllables
- THEE · er · um (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
- Also said
- THEER-um
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What theorem means
A math statement that has been proven true
In a sentence: Our teacher showed us a theorem about triangles that has been true for thousands of years.
Where it comes from: It came through French and Latin from the Greek theorema, something to look at and think about. It is related to theory and theater.
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