How to pronounce multi
Say it like MUHL-tee. Multi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce multi. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MUHL
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of multi
American and British speakers say multi in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌlti/ in the US and /ˈmʌlti/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHL-tee.
What does multi mean?
- A multituberculate.
- Neolamprologus multifasciatus (small shell-dwelling cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, popular as aquarium fish)
- A contract bridge convention whereby the opening bid of 2♦ shows several possible types of hands.
Where does multi come from?
Clipping of multituberculate.
Questions about saying multi
How do you pronounce multi?
Say MUHL-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌlti/. In British English it is /ˈmʌlti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multi?
Multi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say multi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌlti/ and the British form is /ˈmʌlti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.