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