How to pronounce multitudes
Say it like MUHL-tuh-tyoodz. Multitudes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
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- MUHL
- tuh
- tyoodz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multitudes 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.
- tyoodzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of multitudes
American and British speakers say multitudes in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌltəˌtjudz/ in the US and /ˈmʌltəˌtjuːdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHL-tuh-tyoodz.
What does multitudes mean?
- plural of multitude How to pronounce multitude
- The mass of ordinary people; the populous or the masses.
Questions about saying multitudes
How do you pronounce multitudes?
Say MUHL-tuh-tyoodz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌltəˌtjudz/. In British English it is /ˈmʌltəˌtjuːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multitudes?
Multitudes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · tuh · tyoodz.
Do Americans and Brits say multitudes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌltəˌtjudz/ and the British form is /ˈmʌltəˌtjuːdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.