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