How to pronounce multibillion
Say it like muhl-ty-BIL-yun. Multibillion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- muhl
- ty
- BIL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multibillion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of multibillion
American and British speakers say multibillion in essentially the same way: /ˌmʌlˌtaɪˈbɪljən/ in the US and /ˌmʌlˌtaɪˈbɪljən/ in the UK.
British respelling: muhl-ty-BIL-yun.
What does multibillion mean?
- Having a value of several billion (in general, at least two billion).
Where does multibillion come from?
From multi- + billion.
Words that rhyme with multibillion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of multibillion.
Questions about saying multibillion
How do you pronounce multibillion?
Say muhl-ty-BIL-yun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌlˌtaɪˈbɪljən/. In British English it is /ˌmʌlˌtaɪˈbɪljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multibillion?
Multibillion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: muhl · ty · BIL · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say multibillion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmʌlˌtaɪˈbɪljən/ and the British form is /ˌmʌlˌtaɪˈbɪljən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.