How to pronounce multiplayer
Say it like MUHL-tee-play-er. Multiplayer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
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- MUHL
- tee
- play
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multiplayer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- playGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of multiplayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHL-tee-play-uh.
What does multiplayer mean?
- Requiring or allowing multiple (or more than the usual two) players to play simultaneously.
- The feature of a video game where multiple human players play simultaneously.“I just heard that the game will have multiplayer when it comes out!”
- Video game players who play multiplayer games.
Where does multiplayer come from?
From multi- + player.
Questions about saying multiplayer
How do you pronounce multiplayer?
Say MUHL-tee-play-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌltiˌpleɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌltiˌpleɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multiplayer?
Multiplayer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · tee · play · er.
Is multiplayer 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 /ˈmʌltiˌpleɪə/ (MUHL-tee-play-uh).