How to Pronounce "a multitude of sins"
expression
uh MUHL-tuh-tood uhv SINZ
uh MUL-ti-tyood ov SINZ
Definition
An expression meaning a large number of faults, mistakes, or problems. Often used metaphorically to describe something (like kindness, love, or money) that hides or excuses many flaws.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈməɫtəˌtud/, /ˈməɫtətˌjud/ /ˈəv/ /ˈsɪnz
British English
æɪ/ /mˈʌltɪtjˌuːd/ /ˈɒv/ /sˈɪnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh MUHL-tuh-tood uhv SINZ
UK
uh MUL-ti-tyood ov SINZ
Listen in Context
A fresh coat of paint can cover a multitude of sins on old walls.
Money can sometimes hide a multitude of sins in business.
Kindness can cover a multitude of sins in relationships.
That dress is beautiful—it really hides a multitude of sins!