How to Pronounce Multiple

To pronounce "multiple", say MULT-ipl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmʌltɪpl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “multiple”

"multiple" has 3 syllables: mult-ipl-e.

What does multiple mean?

noun

  1. A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

    “14, 21 and 70 are multiples of 7”

  2. Price-earnings ratio.

adjective

  1. More than one (followed by plural).

    “My Swiss Army knife has multiple blades.”

  2. Having more than one element, part, component, or function, having more than one instance, occurring more than once, usually contrary to expectations (can be followed by a singular).

    “It was a multiple pregnancy: the woman had triplets.”

Synonyms

manifoldmanymorefoldseveralplural

Antonyms

paucal

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Related words

manifoldtwofolddupledualdoublebigeminaltriunetriple

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "multiple"?▾

"Multiple" has 3 syllables: mult · ipl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "multiple"?▾

The IPA transcription of "multiple" is /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/.

What does "multiple" mean?▾

Multiple: A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

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