How to pronounce multilateral
Say it like muhl-tih-LAT-uh-rul. Multilateral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT).
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- muhl
- tih
- LAT
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multilateral 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LATSay 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.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of multilateral
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muhl-tih-LAT-uh-rul.
What does multilateral mean?
- Having many physical sides.
- Having many sides or points of view.
- Involving three or more parties or nations.“a multilateral negotiation”
- A group with representatives from three or more parties or nations.
Where does multilateral come from?
From multi- + lateral.
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Words that rhyme with multilateral
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Questions about saying multilateral
How do you pronounce multilateral?
Say muhl-tih-LAT-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltɪˈlætərəl/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltɪˈlætərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multilateral?
Multilateral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT). Broken into parts: muhl · tih · LAT · uh · rul.
Is multilateral pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌmʌltɪˈlætərəl/ (muhl-tih-LAT-uh-rul).