How to pronounce multilaterally
Say it like muhl-tih-LAT-uh-ruh-lee. Multilaterally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT).
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- muhl
- tih
- LAT
- uh
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multilaterally 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of multilaterally
- 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-lee.
What does multilaterally mean?
- In a multilateral manner.
Where does multilaterally come from?
From multilateral + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with multilaterally
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Questions about saying multilaterally
How do you pronounce multilaterally?
Say muhl-tih-LAT-uh-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltɪˈlætərəli/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltɪˈlætərəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multilaterally?
Multilaterally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT). Broken into parts: muhl · tih · LAT · uh · ruh · lee.
Is multilaterally 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 /ˌmʌltɪˈlætərəli/ (muhl-tih-LAT-uh-ruh-lee).