How to pronounce multitude
Say it like MUHL-tuh-tood. Multitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
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- MUHL
- tuh
- tood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multitude 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.
- toodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of multitude
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: MUHL-tih-tyood.
What does multitude mean?
- a large indefinite number“a battalion of ants”“a multitude of TV antennas”
- a large gathering of people
- the common people generally“separate the warriors from the mass”“power to the people”
Where does multitude come from?
From Middle English multitude, multitud, multytude (“(great) amount or number of people or things; multitudinous”), borrowed from Old French multitude (“crowd of people; diversity, wide range”), or directly from its etymon Latin multitūdō (
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Questions about saying multitude
How do you pronounce multitude?
Say MUHL-tuh-tood. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌltəˌtud/. In British English it is /ˈmʌltɪtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multitude?
Multitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · tuh · tood.
Is multitude pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈmʌltɪtjuːd/ (MUHL-tih-tyood).