How to pronounce multiverse
Say it like MUHL-tuh-vurs. Multiverse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
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- MUHL
- tuh
- vurs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multiverse 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.
- vursGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of multiverse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHL-tih-vurs.
What does multiverse mean?
- The world, considered as lacking in purpose, design, or predictability.
- The hypothetical group of all the possible universes in existence.“Our universe is a very small part of the multiverse.”
- The different canons, continuities or timelines of a fictional property, considered as a whole.“In the DC multiverse, our reality is called "Earth-33". But in the Marvel multiverse, it's "Earth-1218".”
Where does multiverse come from?
First appeared c. 1895.
Questions about saying multiverse
How do you pronounce multiverse?
Say MUHL-tuh-vurs. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌltəˌvɝs/. In British English it is /ˈmʌltɪˌvɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multiverse?
Multiverse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · tuh · vurs.
Is multiverse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmʌltɪˌvɜːs/ (MUHL-tih-vurs).