How to Pronounce Multitude

To pronounce "multitude", say MULT-it-ud-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmʌltɪtjuːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈmʌltɪtjuːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “multitude”

"multitude" has 4 syllables: mult-it-ud-e. It rhymes with shrewd and crude, if that helps it stick.

What does multitude mean?

noun

  1. A great amount or number, often of people; abundance, myriad, profusion.
  2. The mass of ordinary people; the masses, the populace.

    “Pilate, wishing to please the multitude, released Barabbas to them.”

Synonyms

crowdhantel, hantle

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Words that rhyme with multitude

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrewdcrudesubduedfortitudelewdbroodeludeaptitudeprecludeineptitudeexudeallude

Related words

massmassespeoplethrongbattalionpackconcourseplurality

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "multitude"?▾

"Multitude" has 4 syllables: mult · it · ud · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "multitude"?▾

The IPA transcription of "multitude" is /ˈmʌltɪtjuːd/.

What does "multitude" mean?▾

Multitude: A great amount or number, often of people; abundance, myriad, profusion.

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