How to pronounce multiplied
Say it like MUHL-tuh-plyde. Multiplied has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
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- MUHL
- tuh
- plyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multiplied 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.
- plydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of multiplied
American and British speakers say multiplied in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪd/ in the US and /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHL-tuh-plyde.
What does multiplied mean?
- simple past and past participle of multiply How to pronounce multiply
Questions about saying multiplied
How do you pronounce multiplied?
Say MUHL-tuh-plyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multiplied?
Multiplied has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · tuh · plyde.
Do Americans and Brits say multiplied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.