How do you pronounce the apostrophe in a formula?

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The apostrophe in a formula, such as v', is pronounced as "prime" in English. However, the pronunciation differs slightly from French; in English, the "i" in "prime" is pronounced like the word "eye." This distinction is important for clarity in mathematical contexts. Understanding this pronunciation can aid in effective communication in English-speaking educational environments. Overall, the correct pronunciation is "v prime."
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Sorry to bother you all with a trivial question. I'm a Belgian teacher and I'm struggling because I don't know how to read a formula in English. How do you pronounce the apostrophe in for example v'. In French we say 'prime'Can anyone help?
 
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You say "v prime".

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Thank you very much
 
The pronunciation is a bit different in English.
The i in prime is pronounced like the English word eye.
 

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