How to pronounce multiethnic
Say it like muhl-tee-ETH-nik. Multiethnic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ETH).
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- muhl
- tee
- ETH
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multiethnic 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of multiethnic
American and British speakers say multiethnic in essentially the same way: /ˌmʌltiˈɛθnɪk/ in the US and /ˌmʌltiˈɛθnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: muhl-tee-ETH-nik.
What does multiethnic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or consisting of several ethnic groups.
- A member of more than one ethnic group.
Where does multiethnic come from?
From multi- + ethnic.
Questions about saying multiethnic
How do you pronounce multiethnic?
Say muhl-tee-ETH-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltiˈɛθnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltiˈɛθnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multiethnic?
Multiethnic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ETH). Broken into parts: muhl · tee · ETH · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say multiethnic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmʌltiˈɛθnɪk/ and the British form is /ˌmʌltiˈɛθnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.