How to pronounce bazillion
Say it like buh-ZIL-ee-un. Bazillion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIL).
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- buh
- ZIL
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bazillion 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.
- ZILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bazillion
American and British speakers say bazillion in essentially the same way: /bəˈzɪliən/ in the US and /bəˈzɪliən/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-ZIL-ee-un.
What does bazillion mean?
- An unspecified large number (of).
Where does bazillion come from?
1939. Variation of zillion.
Words that rhyme with bazillion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bazillion.
Questions about saying bazillion
How do you pronounce bazillion?
Say buh-ZIL-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /bəˈzɪliən/. In British English it is /bəˈzɪliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bazillion?
Bazillion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIL). Broken into parts: buh · ZIL · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say bazillion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈzɪliən/ and the British form is /bəˈzɪliən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.