How to pronounce multiprocessor
Say it like muhl-tee-PROS-es-er. Multiprocessor has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROS).
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- muhl
- tee
- PROS
- es
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multiprocessor 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of multiprocessor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muhl-tee-PROS-es-uh.
What does multiprocessor mean?
- A computer that has multiple CPUs or execution units under an integrated control.
Where does multiprocessor come from?
From multi- + processor.
Words that rhyme with multiprocessor
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Questions about saying multiprocessor
How do you pronounce multiprocessor?
Say muhl-tee-PROS-es-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltiˈprɑˌsɛsɚ/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltiˈprɒˌsɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multiprocessor?
Multiprocessor has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROS). Broken into parts: muhl · tee · PROS · es · er.
Is multiprocessor 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 /ˌmʌltiˈprɒˌsɛsə/ (muhl-tee-PROS-es-uh).