How to pronounce multifurcate
Say it like mul-tee-FUR-kut. Multifurcate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FUR).
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- mul
- tee
- FUR
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multifurcate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of multifurcate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mul-tee-FUR-kut.
What does multifurcate mean?
- Multiply divided or forked.
- To divide or fork into many channels or branches.
Where does multifurcate come from?
From multi- + furcate.
Words that rhyme with multifurcate
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Questions about saying multifurcate
How do you pronounce multifurcate?
Say mul-tee-FUR-kut. The American pronunciation is /mʌltiˈfɝkət/. In British English it is /mʌltiˈfɜːkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multifurcate?
Multifurcate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FUR). Broken into parts: mul · tee · FUR · kut.
Is multifurcate 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 /mʌltiˈfɜːkət/ (mul-tee-FUR-kut).