How to pronounce multiplicity
Say it like muhl-tuh-PLIS-ih-tee. Multiplicity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLIS).
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- muhl
- tuh
- PLIS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multiplicity 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.
- PLISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of multiplicity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muhl-tuh-PLIS-ih-tee.
What does multiplicity mean?
- The state of being made of multiple diverse elements.
- A large indeterminate number.
- The number of values for which a given condition holds.
Where does multiplicity come from?
Derived from Latin multiplicitas.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with multiplicity
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Questions about saying multiplicity
How do you pronounce multiplicity?
Say muhl-tuh-PLIS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltəˈplɪsɪti/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltəˈplɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multiplicity?
Multiplicity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLIS). Broken into parts: muhl · tuh · PLIS · ih · tee.
Is multiplicity 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 /ˌmʌltəˈplɪsɪti/ (muhl-tuh-PLIS-ih-tee).