How to pronounce multitudinous
Say it like muhl-tuh-TYOO-dih-uh-nus. Multitudinous has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYOO).
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- muhl
- tuh
- TYOO
- dih
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multitudinous 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of multitudinous
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: muhl-tih-TYOO-dih-nus.
What does multitudinous mean?
- Existing in multitudes or great numbers; very numerous; innumerable.
- Comprising a large number of features or parts; manifold, multiple, myriad; also, having a large number of forms.
- Of a sound: made by many people.
Where does multitudinous come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin multitūdin- (the oblique stem of multitūdō (“great number (of people), multitude”)) + English -ous (suffix forming adjectives from nouns, denoting the presence of a quality in any degree (typically an abundance)).
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Questions about saying multitudinous
How do you pronounce multitudinous?
Say muhl-tuh-TYOO-dih-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌməltəˈtjudɪənəs/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltɪˈtjuːdɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multitudinous?
Multitudinous has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYOO). Broken into parts: muhl · tuh · TYOO · dih · uh · nus.
Is multitudinous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌmʌltɪˈtjuːdɪnəs/ (muhl-tih-TYOO-dih-nus).