How to pronounce multivariate
Say it like muhl-tee-VAR-ee-it. Multivariate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAR).
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- muhl
- tee
- VAR
- ee
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multivariate 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 "u" in cup.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- VARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of multivariate
American and British speakers say multivariate in essentially the same way: /ˌmʌltiˈværiɪt/ in the US and /ˌmʌltiˈvɛəriɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: muhl-tee-VAIR-ree-it.
What does multivariate mean?
- Having, involving, or relating to multiple variables.
- A vector, each of whose elements is a variate.
Where does multivariate come from?
From multi- + variate.
Questions about saying multivariate
How do you pronounce multivariate?
Say muhl-tee-VAR-ee-it. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltiˈværiɪt/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltiˈvɛəriɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multivariate?
Multivariate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAR). Broken into parts: muhl · tee · VAR · ee · it.
Do Americans and Brits say multivariate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmʌltiˈværiɪt/ and the British form is /ˌmʌltiˈvɛəriɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.