How to pronounce multilateralism
Say it like muhl-tih-LAT-uh-ruh-liz-um. Multilateralism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT).
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- muhl
- tih
- LAT
- uh
- ruh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multilateralism 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of multilateralism
- 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-ruh-liz-um.
What does multilateralism mean?
- Unbiased trade between nations, in contrast to bilateralism.
- A system by which nations consult others in matters of foreign policy, by way of organizations such as the United Nations.
Where does multilateralism come from?
From multilateral + -ism.
Questions about saying multilateralism
How do you pronounce multilateralism?
Say muhl-tih-LAT-uh-ruh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltɪˈlætərəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltɪˈlætərəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multilateralism?
Multilateralism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT). Broken into parts: muhl · tih · LAT · uh · ruh · liz · um.
Is multilateralism 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 /ˌmʌltɪˈlætərəˌlɪzəm/ (muhl-tih-LAT-uh-ruh-liz-um).