How to pronounce multicursal
Say it like muhl-tee-KUR-sul. Multicursal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUR).
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- muhl
- tee
- KUR
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multicursal 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of multicursal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muhl-tih-KUR-sul.
What does multicursal mean?
- Of a maze or labyrinth: having more than one possible route between the center and the outside.
Where does multicursal come from?
From multi- + -cursal, on the pattern of unicursal, bicursal and tricursal.
Words that rhyme with multicursal
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Questions about saying multicursal
How do you pronounce multicursal?
Say muhl-tee-KUR-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˌməltiˈkɝsəl/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltɪˈkɜːsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multicursal?
Multicursal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUR). Broken into parts: muhl · tee · KUR · sul.
Is multicursal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmʌltɪˈkɜːsəl/ (muhl-tih-KUR-sul).