How to Pronounce Multiplayer

To pronounce "multiplayer", say MULT-ipl-ay-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌmʌltiˈpleɪ̯ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌmʌltiˈpleɪ̯ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “multiplayer”

"multiplayer" has 4 syllables: mult-ipl-ay-er. It rhymes with soothsayer and purveyor, if that helps it stick.

What does multiplayer mean?

noun

  1. (games) The feature of a video game where multiple human players play simultaneously.

    “I just heard that the game will have multiplayer when it comes out!”

adjective

  1. (games) Requiring or allowing multiple human players to play simultaneously.

Antonyms

singleplayersolitaire

Words that rhyme with multiplayer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

soothsayerpurveyorlayerprayerplayersprayerslayerconveyornaysayerassayerconveyerdoomsayer

Related words

gamingmulti-playermultigamemultiservermultiusermultimachinemultisocketmultislot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "multiplayer"?▾

"Multiplayer" has 4 syllables: mult · ipl · ay · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "multiplayer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "multiplayer" is /ˌmʌltiˈpleɪ̯ə(ɹ)/.

What does "multiplayer" mean?▾

Multiplayer: (games) The feature of a video game where multiple human players play simultaneously.

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