How to pronounce multiple
Say it like MUHL-tuh-pul. Multiple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
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- MUHL
- tuh
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multiple 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of multiple
American and British speakers say multiple in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌltəpəl/ in the US and /ˈmʌltɪpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHL-tih-pul.
What does multiple mean?
- having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual“multiple birth”“multiple ownership”
- the product of a quantity by an integer“36 is a multiple of 9”
Where does multiple come from?
From French multiple, itself from Late Latin multiplus.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying multiple
How do you pronounce multiple?
Say MUHL-tuh-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌltəpəl/. In British English it is /ˈmʌltɪpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multiple?
Multiple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · tuh · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say multiple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌltəpəl/ and the British form is /ˈmʌltɪpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.