How to pronounce multifunctional
Say it like muhl-tee-FUHNGK-shuhn-ul. Multifunctional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FUHNGK).
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- muhl
- tee
- FUHNGK
- shuhn
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multifunctional 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.
- FUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of multifunctional
American and British speakers say multifunctional in essentially the same way: /ˌmʌltiˈfʌŋkˌʃʌnəl/ in the US and /ˌmʌltiˈfʌŋkˌʃʌnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: muhl-tee-FUHNGK-shuhn-ul.
What does multifunctional mean?
- Having multiple functions.
Where does multifunctional come from?
From multi- + functional.
Questions about saying multifunctional
How do you pronounce multifunctional?
Say muhl-tee-FUHNGK-shuhn-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltiˈfʌŋkˌʃʌnəl/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltiˈfʌŋkˌʃʌnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multifunctional?
Multifunctional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FUHNGK). Broken into parts: muhl · tee · FUHNGK · shuhn · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say multifunctional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmʌltiˈfʌŋkˌʃʌnəl/ and the British form is /ˌmʌltiˈfʌŋkˌʃʌnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.