How to pronounce multimillionaire
Say it like muhl-tee-mil-yuh-NAIR. Multimillionaire has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NAIR).
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- muhl
- tee
- mil
- yuh
- NAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multimillionaire 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.
- milGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of multimillionaire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muhl-tee-mil-yuh-NAIR.
What does multimillionaire mean?
- A person whose net worth is multiple million dollars, pounds, euros or some other currency.
Where does multimillionaire come from?
From multi- + millionaire.
Words that rhyme with multimillionaire
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Questions about saying multimillionaire
How do you pronounce multimillionaire?
Say muhl-tee-mil-yuh-NAIR. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltiˌmɪljəˈnɛr/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltiˌmɪljəˈnɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multimillionaire?
Multimillionaire has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NAIR). Broken into parts: muhl · tee · mil · yuh · NAIR.
Is multimillionaire 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 /ˌmʌltiˌmɪljəˈnɛə/ (muhl-tee-mil-yuh-NAIR).