How do you pronounce "multiply"?

In American English: /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪ/ (MUHLT-uh-pleye). In British English: /mˈɐltɪplaɪ/ (M-ɐlt). In Canadian English: /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪ/ (MUHLT-uh-pleye). In Australian English: /mˌʌltɪplˈaɪ/ (m-uhlt-IPL).

Is "multiply" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪ/ (MUHLT-uh-pleye), while in British English it's /mˈɐltɪplaɪ/ (M-ɐlt).

How to Pronounce "multiply"

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/ˈmʌltəˌplaɪ/

MUHLT-uh-pleye

Syllable Breakdown

mʌltmul·əti·plaɪply

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