How to pronounce multiplex
Say it like MUHL-tee-pleks. Multiplex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
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- MUHL
- tee
- pleks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multiplex 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.
- pleksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of multiplex
American and British speakers say multiplex in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌltiˌplɛks/ in the US and /ˈmʌltiˌplɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHL-tee-pleks.
What does multiplex mean?
- A building or a place where several activities occur in multiple units concurrently or at different times.
- A cineplex.
- A throwing motion where more than one ball is thrown with one hand at the same time.
- Comprising several interleaved parts.
- Having petals lying in folds over each other.
- Having multiple members with a particular condition.
- To interleave several activities.
- To combine several signals into one.
- To convert (a cinema business) into a large complex, or multiplex.
Where does multiplex come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin multiplex, from multi- + -plex.
Questions about saying multiplex
How do you pronounce multiplex?
Say MUHL-tee-pleks. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌltiˌplɛks/. In British English it is /ˈmʌltiˌplɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multiplex?
Multiplex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · tee · pleks.
Do Americans and Brits say multiplex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌltiˌplɛks/ and the British form is /ˈmʌltiˌplɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.