How to pronounce bajillion
Say it like buh-JIL-yun. Bajillion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIL).
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- buh
- JIL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bajillion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bajillion
American and British speakers say bajillion in essentially the same way: /bəˈdʒɪljən/ in the US and /bəˈdʒɪljən/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-JIL-yun.
What does bajillion mean?
- An unspecified, absurdly large number (of).
Words that rhyme with bajillion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bajillion.
Questions about saying bajillion
How do you pronounce bajillion?
Say buh-JIL-yun. The American pronunciation is /bəˈdʒɪljən/. In British English it is /bəˈdʒɪljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bajillion?
Bajillion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIL). Broken into parts: buh · JIL · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say bajillion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈdʒɪljən/ and the British form is /bəˈdʒɪljən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.