How to pronounce multimedia
Say it like muhl-tee-MEE-dee-uh. Multimedia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE).
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- muhl
- tee
- MEE
- dee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multimedia 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.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of multimedia
American and British speakers say multimedia in essentially the same way: /ˌmʌltiˈmidiə/ in the US and /ˌmʌltiˈmiːdiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muhl-tee-MEE-dee-uh.
What does multimedia mean?
- transmission that combine media of communication (text and graphics and sound etc.)
Where does multimedia come from?
From multi- + media.
Words that rhyme with multimedia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of multimedia.
Questions about saying multimedia
How do you pronounce multimedia?
Say muhl-tee-MEE-dee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltiˈmidiə/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltiˈmiːdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multimedia?
Multimedia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE). Broken into parts: muhl · tee · MEE · dee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say multimedia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmʌltiˈmidiə/ and the British form is /ˌmʌltiˈmiːdiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.