How to pronounce Minkowski
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Minkowski is most commonly pronounced "ming kawf skee" (/mɪŋˈkɔːfski/). This is one of several readings in active use; the developer community hasn't converged on a single answer.
German mathematician Hermann Minkowski; German 'ming-KAWF-skee' vs common English 'ming-KOW-skee'.
Alternate readings you might hear:
- "ming kow skee"
/mɪŋˈkaʊski/
Source: Wikipedia § name
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How do you pronounce Minkowski?
Minkowski is pronounced "ming kawf skee" (/mɪŋˈkɔːfski/). German mathematician Hermann Minkowski; German 'ming-KAWF-skee' vs common English 'ming-KOW-skee'. Source: Wikipedia § name.
What is the IPA for Minkowski?
The IPA for Minkowski is /mɪŋˈkɔːfski/, respelled "ming kawf skee".
Is Minkowski sometimes pronounced "ming kow skee"?
Yes — "ming kow skee" (/mɪŋˈkaʊski/) is one of the alternate readings of Minkowski in active use.
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