"Multi-" prefix pronunciation - English Language & Usage Stack …
Feb 26, 2012 · I often hear native English speakers pronouncing "multi-" as ['mʌltaɪ] (mul-tie), however all the dictionaries are saying that the only way to pronounce it is ['mʌltɪ] (mul-ty). …
Existence of "multi" in US English
You were already given this answer by several of the comments, and it's already implied in polynym's answer, but let's make it explicit: Yes, the prefix multi is valid in American English, …
meaning - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Aug 12, 2021 · First, "more than one" and "many" are acceptable meanings for " multiple." 1 : consisting of, including, or involving more than one: multiple births, multiple choices 2 : MANY, …
What is the correct way to write a range of dollar figures?
Aug 15, 2011 · According to this guide on using numbers in writing, when writing numbers: The simplest way to express large numbers is best. Round numbers are usually spelled out. Be …
Using hundreds to express thousands: why, where, when?
May 30, 2017 · The question title refers to expressing thousands using multiples of hundreds, like saying "twelve hundred" instead of "one thousand two hundred" This is somehow new to me. I …
Multiday or Multi-day - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Sep 18, 2019 · What is correct, Multi-day or Multiday? I have checked the collins dictionary and it does not have an entry for Multi-day but does for Multiday (link) Despite that, almost every …
Is there an English idiom for trying to do two things at the same …
Jan 13, 2015 · Is there an English idiom for trying to do two things at the same time and failing at both of them due to splitting your effort?
How to write £1 million where style guide clashes
Apr 28, 2016 · Okay, I see what you're saying from your second sentence onwards, but if we were to consider '£1 million' ignoring the currency symbol then I would, without hesitation, write this …