How to pronounce multifamily
Say it like muhl-ty-FAM-uh-lee. Multifamily has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAM).
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- muhl
- ty
- FAM
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multifamily 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.
- tyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- FAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of multifamily
American and British speakers say multifamily in essentially the same way: /ˌmʌltaɪˈfæməli/ in the US and /ˌmʌltaɪˈfæməli/ in the UK.
British respelling: muhl-ty-FAM-uh-lee.
What does multifamily mean?
- Of or relating to more than one family.“An apartment building is a multifamily structure.”
- A residence intended for more than one family.
Where does multifamily come from?
From multi- + family.
Questions about saying multifamily
How do you pronounce multifamily?
Say muhl-ty-FAM-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltaɪˈfæməli/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltaɪˈfæməli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multifamily?
Multifamily has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAM). Broken into parts: muhl · ty · FAM · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say multifamily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmʌltaɪˈfæməli/ and the British form is /ˌmʌltaɪˈfæməli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.