How to pronounce multiplier
Say it like MUHL-tuh-ply-er. Multiplier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
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- MUHL
- tuh
- ply
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multiplier 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.
- plyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of multiplier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHL-tuh-ply-uh.
What does multiplier mean?
- One who multiplies or causes something to increase.
- A number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied.“In the expression 5 × 7, the "5" is a multiplier.”
- An adjective indicating the number of times something is to be multiplied.“English multipliers include "double" and "triple".”
Where does multiplier come from?
From multiply + -er.
Questions about saying multiplier
How do you pronounce multiplier?
Say MUHL-tuh-ply-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multiplier?
Multiplier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · tuh · ply · er.
Is multiplier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪə/ (MUHL-tuh-ply-uh).