How to pronounce multiparous
Say it like mul-TIP-uh-rus. Multiparous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIP).
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- mul
- TIP
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multiparous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of multiparous
American and British speakers say multiparous in essentially the same way: /mʌlˈtɪpərəs/ in the US and /mʌlˈtɪpərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: mul-TIP-uh-rus.
What does multiparous mean?
- Having two or more pregnancies resulting in viable offspring.
- Producing several offspring at one time.
Where does multiparous come from?
From Latin multiparus.
Questions about saying multiparous
How do you pronounce multiparous?
Say mul-TIP-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /mʌlˈtɪpərəs/. In British English it is /mʌlˈtɪpərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multiparous?
Multiparous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIP). Broken into parts: mul · TIP · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say multiparous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mʌlˈtɪpərəs/ and the British form is /mʌlˈtɪpərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.