How to pronounce multiplication
Say it like muhl-tuh-pluh-KAY-shun. Multiplication has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
- muhl
- tuh
- pluh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multiplication 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of multiplication
American and British speakers say multiplication in essentially the same way: /ˌmʌltəpləˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: muhl-tih-plih-KAY-shun.
What does multiplication mean?
- The process of computing the sum of an addition with one and the same number a specified number of times (i.e. 4 times 5 = [0 +] 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20) or any other analogous binary operation that combines other mathematical objects.
- A calculation involving multiplication.
- The process of multiplying or increasing in number; increase.
Where does multiplication come from?
Borrowed from Middle French, from Old French multiplicacion, from Latin multiplicatio, multiplicationem; ~equivalent to multiplicate + -ion.
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Questions about saying multiplication
How do you pronounce multiplication?
Say muhl-tuh-pluh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltəpləˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multiplication?
Multiplication has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: muhl · tuh · pluh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say multiplication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmʌltəpləˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.