How to pronounce multiplicative
Say it like MUHL-tih-plih-kay-tiv. Multiplicative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
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- MUHL
- tih
- plih
- kay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multiplicative 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- plihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of multiplicative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MUHL-tih-plih-kay-tiv.
What does multiplicative mean?
- Of or pertaining to multiplication.
- Distributive over multiplication.
- Having multiplication as an operator.
- A grammatical adverbial case in Finnish.
Where does multiplicative come from?
From 6th-century Latin multiplicativus, from Classical Latin multiplicāre (“to multiply”).
Questions about saying multiplicative
How do you pronounce multiplicative?
Say MUHL-tih-plih-kay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌltɪplɪˌkeɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈmʌltɪplɪˌkeɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multiplicative?
Multiplicative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · tih · plih · kay · tiv.
Is multiplicative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmʌltɪplɪˌkeɪtɪv/ (MUHL-tih-plih-kay-tiv).