How to pronounce multiracial
Say it like muhl-ty-RAY-shul. Multiracial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- muhl
- ty
- RAY
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multiracial 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.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of multiracial
American and British speakers say multiracial in essentially the same way: /ˌmʌlˌtaɪˈreɪʃəl/ in the US and /ˌmʌlˌtaɪˈreɪʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: muhl-ty-RAY-shul.
What does multiracial mean?
- Composed of, or having a mixture of, multiple races.
- An individual of more than one race.
Where does multiracial come from?
From multi- + racial.
Words that rhyme with multiracial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of multiracial.
Questions about saying multiracial
How do you pronounce multiracial?
Say muhl-ty-RAY-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌlˌtaɪˈreɪʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌmʌlˌtaɪˈreɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multiracial?
Multiracial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: muhl · ty · RAY · shul.
Do Americans and Brits say multiracial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmʌlˌtaɪˈreɪʃəl/ and the British form is /ˌmʌlˌtaɪˈreɪʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.