How to pronounce multilayered
Say it like muhl-tee-LAY-erd. Multilayered has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- muhl
- tee
- LAY
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multilayered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of multilayered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muhl-tee-LAY-ud.
What does multilayered mean?
- Having more than one layer.
Where does multilayered come from?
From multi- + layered.
Questions about saying multilayered
How do you pronounce multilayered?
Say muhl-tee-LAY-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltiˈleɪɚd/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltiˈleɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multilayered?
Multilayered has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: muhl · tee · LAY · erd.
Is multilayered 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 /ˌmʌltiˈleɪəd/ (muhl-tee-LAY-ud).