How to pronounce multitasking
Say it like MUHL-tee-tas-king. Multitasking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
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US American/ˈmʌltiˌtæskɪŋ/MUHL-tee-tas-king
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- MUHL
- tee
- tas
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multitasking 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does multitasking mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of multitask How to pronounce multitask
- The simultaneous execution of multiple tasks (programs) under the control of an interrupt-driven operating system.
- The practice or capability of handling more than one task at the same time.
Questions about saying multitasking
How do you pronounce multitasking?
Say MUHL-tee-tas-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌltiˌtæskɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multitasking?
Multitasking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · tee · tas · king.