How to pronounce multilayer
Say it like muhl-tee-LAY-er. Multilayer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- muhl
- tee
- LAY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multilayer 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.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of multilayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muhl-tee-LAY-uh.
What does multilayer mean?
- Any system of multiple layers, especially of multiple monolayers
Where does multilayer come from?
From multi- + layer.
Words that rhyme with multilayer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of multilayer.
Questions about saying multilayer
How do you pronounce multilayer?
Say muhl-tee-LAY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltiˈleɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltiˈleɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multilayer?
Multilayer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: muhl · tee · LAY · er.
Is multilayer 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 /ˌmʌltiˈleɪə/ (muhl-tee-LAY-uh).