How to Pronounce "multiplying"
word
ˈməɫtəˌpɫaɪɪŋ
MUHL-tuh-PLY-ing
mˈʌltɪplˌaɪɪŋ
MUL-tih-PLY-ing
Definition
The process of increasing a number by a specific amount, usually by repeating the addition of the same number. Commonly refers to the math operation of finding the total when one number is taken several times.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈməɫtəˌpɫaɪɪŋ
British English
mˈʌltɪplˌaɪɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUHL-tuh-PLY-ing
UK
MUL-tih-PLY-ing
Listen in Context
She is multiplying two numbers for her homework.
We are multiplying the apples by three.
He is multiplying quickly in math class.
The bacteria are multiplying faster than expected.