How to pronounce multilingual
Say it like muhl-tee-LING-wul. Multilingual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING).
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- muhl
- tee
- LING
- wul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multilingual 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.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of multilingual
American and British speakers say multilingual in essentially the same way: /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋwəl/ in the US and /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋwəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: muhl-tee-LING-wul.
What does multilingual mean?
- Of, relating to, or involving multiple languages.
- Able to communicate in a number of languages.
- A polyglot.
Where does multilingual come from?
From multi- + lingual.
Questions about saying multilingual
How do you pronounce multilingual?
Say muhl-tee-LING-wul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋwəl/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋwəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multilingual?
Multilingual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING). Broken into parts: muhl · tee · LING · wul.
Do Americans and Brits say multilingual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋwəl/ and the British form is /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋwəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.