How to pronounce chiliad
Say it like KIL-ee-ad. Chiliad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce chiliad. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KIL
- ee
- ad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiliad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KILSay 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.
- adGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of chiliad
American and British speakers say chiliad in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪliˌæd/ in the US and /ˈkɪliˌæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIL-ee-ad.
What does chiliad mean?
- Synonym of chiliarchy: a group of 1000 soldiers commanded by a chiliarch.
- Synonym of millennium: a period of 1000 years.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying chiliad
How do you pronounce chiliad?
Say KIL-ee-ad. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪliˌæd/. In British English it is /ˈkɪliˌæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiliad?
Chiliad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIL). Broken into parts: KIL · ee · ad.
Do Americans and Brits say chiliad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪliˌæd/ and the British form is /ˈkɪliˌæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.