How to pronounce multivalve
Say it like MUHL-tee-valv. Multivalve has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
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- MUHL
- tee
- valv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multivalve 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.
- valvKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of multivalve
American and British speakers say multivalve in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌltivælv/ in the US and /ˈmʌltivælv/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHL-tee-valv.
What does multivalve mean?
- Having multiple intake valves and multiple exhaust valves per cylinder (typically two of each instead of one of each).
- Having multiple biological valves.“a multivalve mollusk”
- Involving multiple heart valves.“multivalve heart disease”
- A multivalve mollusc.
Where does multivalve come from?
From multi- + valve.
Questions about saying multivalve
How do you pronounce multivalve?
Say MUHL-tee-valv. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌltivælv/. In British English it is /ˈmʌltivælv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multivalve?
Multivalve has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · tee · valv.
Do Americans and Brits say multivalve the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌltivælv/ and the British form is /ˈmʌltivælv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.