How to Pronounce "contain multitudes"
expression
kənˈteɪn/ /ˈməɫtətˌjudz
kuhn-TAYN MUHL-tuh-tyoodz
kəntˈeɪn/ /mˈʌltɪtjˌuːdz
kuhnt-AYN MUL-ti-tyoodz
Definition
To have many different qualities, ideas, or personalities within oneself; to be complex and not easily defined.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈteɪn/ /ˈməɫtətˌjudz
British English
kəntˈeɪn/ /mˈʌltɪtjˌuːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TAYN MUHL-tuh-tyoodz
UK
kuhnt-AYN MUL-ti-tyoodz
Listen in Context
Some people contain multitudes, with many interests and ideas.
She says she contains multitudes, so she never gets bored.
Artists often contain multitudes in their work.
I can love sports and poetry—I contain multitudes.