How to Pronounce Multimedia

To pronounce "multimedia", say MULT-im-ed-ia — 4 syllables, IPA /mʌltiˈmiːdi.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/mʌltiˈmiːdi.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “multimedia”

"multimedia" has 4 syllables: mult-im-ed-ia. It rhymes with expedia and encyclopedia, if that helps it stick.

What does multimedia mean?

noun

  1. The combined use of sound, video, and text to present an idea.

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to this combined use of media
  2. Of, or relating to an application that can combine such media into an integrated package

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Words that rhyme with multimedia

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expediaencyclopediaencyclopaediaintermediamacromediatransmediaactmedia

Related words

audiovisualaudio-visualvideommsmultimodalsumorganizerflash

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "multimedia"?▾

"Multimedia" has 4 syllables: mult · im · ed · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "multimedia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "multimedia" is /mʌltiˈmiːdi.ə/.

What does "multimedia" mean?▾

Multimedia: The combined use of sound, video, and text to present an idea.

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