How to pronounce multistate
Say it like muhl-tee-STAYT. Multistate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAYT).
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- muhl
- tee
- STAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multistate 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.
- STAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of multistate
American and British speakers say multistate in essentially the same way: /ˌmʌltiˈsteɪt/ in the US and /ˌmʌltiˈsteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: muhl-tee-STAYT.
What does multistate mean?
- Involving multiple states (in all senses).
Where does multistate come from?
From multi- + state.
Words that rhyme with multistate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of multistate.
Questions about saying multistate
How do you pronounce multistate?
Say muhl-tee-STAYT. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltiˈsteɪt/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltiˈsteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multistate?
Multistate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAYT). Broken into parts: muhl · tee · STAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say multistate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmʌltiˈsteɪt/ and the British form is /ˌmʌltiˈsteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.