How to pronounce billionth
Say it like BIL-yunth. Billionth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL).
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- BIL
- yunth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Billionth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yunthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of billionth
American and British speakers say billionth in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪljənθ/ in the US and /ˈbɪljənθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIL-yunth.
What does billionth mean?
- The person or thing in the billionth position.
- One of a billion equal parts of a whole.
- The ordinal form of the number one billion.
Where does billionth come from?
From billion + -th (ordinal suffix).
Words that rhyme with billionth
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of billionth.
Questions about saying billionth
How do you pronounce billionth?
Say BIL-yunth. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪljənθ/. In British English it is /ˈbɪljənθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in billionth?
Billionth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL). Broken into parts: BIL · yunth.
Do Americans and Brits say billionth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪljənθ/ and the British form is /ˈbɪljənθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.