5 syllables: mul, ti, fac, et, ed. Stress on fac.
muhl-tee-FAS-it-id
/ˌmʌltiˈfæsɪtɪd/
Multi-Faceted is pronounced muhl-tee-FAS-it-id (/ˌmʌltiˈfæsɪtɪd/). It has five syllables (mul-ti-fac-et-ed), with the stress on "fac". Multi-Faceted refers to something having many distinct aspects or features. It denotes complexity or variety within a subject, task, or organization, highlighting diverse angles or dimensions. In discourse, it conveys a nuanced, multi-dimensional quality rather than a single straightforward perspective.
nounMulti-Faceted refers to something having many distinct aspects or features. It denotes complexity or variety within a subject, task, or organization, highlighting diverse angles or dimensions. In discourse, it conveys a nuanced, multi-dimensional quality rather than a single straightforward perspective.
- Think of multi- as two parts: /ˌmʌlti/ and /ˈfæsɪtɪd/. The most common error is under-emphasizing the secondary stress on the first two syllables, which makes the word sound flat. Positive tip: rehearse the two primary sounds: /mʌl/ and /fæs/ with a crisp boundary. - Final -ed in /-tɪd/ can be reduced; practice pronouncing /ɪd/ clearly so listeners hear the three-syllable rhythm. - Some speakers insert an extra vowel between /t/ and /ɪ/; resist adding an extra vowel—keep it tight: /tɪd/ with short /ɪ/ and final /d/. - In connected speech, you might elide or blur consonants; keep the /t/ release crisp to preserve the 'facet' boundary. - Practice with minimal pairs to center the /æ/ vs /ə/ distinctions; misplacing /æ/ may blur the facet boundary.
How to Pronounce Multi-Faceted
"The project is multi-faceted, incorporating design, engineering, and user experience considerations."
"She took a multi-faceted approach to the problem, analyzing data, interviewing stakeholders, and testing prototypes."
"The report offers a multi-faceted view of climate policy, weighing economic, environmental, and social factors."
Say /ˌmʌltiˈfæsɪtɪd/. Start with /ˌmʌl/ as ‘mull’ with a light schwa before the /l/; then /ti/ as a quick tee; stress falls on /ˈfæs/; follow with /ɪtɪd/ where the /ɪ/ is short and the final /d/ is clear. Emphasize the syllable boundary after the first two syllables and keep the /æ/ in 'fac' clear. Audio references: consult pronunciation resources or native speaker samples via Pronounce, Forvo, or YouGlish for momentum and rhythm.
Common errors: flattening the stress, pronouncing it as mul-ti-FA-sed or mul-ti-FAS-it- ed with extra vowels. Another: merging the two consonant sounds in ‘-fac-’ or sounding like /ˌməltiˈfæːsɪtɪd/. Correction: keep primary stress on /ˈfæs/ and pronounce /æs/ clearly; avoid vowel elongation in the middle and keep the final /d/ soft but audible.
US/UK/AU share the same primary stress on the third syllable, but rhoticity (US) vs non-rhotic (UK/AU) can affect the /r/ presence only if embedded in connected speech; here there is no /r/. Vowel quality on /æ/ may be slightly fronter in US, and the /ɪ/ in the final -tɪd can be reduced in fast UK/AU speech. Overall, keep /ˌmʌltiˈfæsɪtɪd/ with crisp final /d/ in all accents.
Key challenges: the multi-syllabic structure with three unstressed-to-stressed transitions; the reduced /ɪ/ in the -tɪd ending can sound like /tɪd/ or /təd/; maintaining clear articulation of /ˈfæs/ amidst fast speech. Focus on the onset of the stressed syllable /ˈfæs/ and keep the final /d/ audible, preventing flapping or vowel mergers.
Unique feature is the back-to-front cluster in 'multi-' followed by the 'facet' onset; you should land the /t/ transition between syllables cleanly, avoiding a strong pause. Ensure the /fæs/ is not reduced and the /ɪ/ in /ɪtɪd/ remains distinct even in rapid speech.
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- US: rhotic accent typically keeps /r/ out of the word; this term has no r, but you’ll maintain clear /ɹ/ absence. The /æ/ in /fæ/ tends toward a flat, open-front vowel; keep lips relaxed. - UK: typically non-rhotic; ensure /fæs/ has a crisp, fronted vowel; avoid pale, rounded lip positions. - AU: features a flatter intonation, with slightly more relaxed vowels; keep /æ/ distinct and allow a gentle, even tone; maintain final /d/ with light aspiration. IPA notes: US /ˌmʌltiˈfæsɪtɪd/, UK /ˌmʌltiˈfæsɪtɪd/, AU /ˌmʌltiˈfæsɪtɪd/.
Multi-Faceted combines the prefix multi-, meaning 'many,' with the noun facet (from Latin facetus ‘faceted, polished surface,’ via French facet), which historically signified a surface or aspect of something. The modern sense—comprising many facets or aspects—emerged in the 17th–18th centuries as discourse expanded beyond single-issue descriptions to acknowledge complexity. Facet itself originates from Latin facies (face, appearance). The hyphenated form multi-faceted became common in the late 19th and 20th centuries as technical and academic writing adopted compound adjectives to convey multi- dimensional coverage. First known printed uses appear in scientific and policy literature, where authors described theories or programs as “multi-faceted” to signal breadth of components rather than a singular focus.
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