How to pronounce jillion
Say it like JIL-yun. Jillion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIL).
- JIL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jillion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 jillion
American and British speakers say jillion in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪljən/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪljən/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIL-yun.
What does jillion mean?
- An unspecified large number (of).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with jillion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jillion.
Words that sound like jillion
- jillian
Questions about saying jillion
How do you pronounce jillion?
Say JIL-yun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪljən/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jillion?
Jillion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIL). Broken into parts: JIL · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say jillion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪljən/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪljən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as jillion?
Jillion sounds the same as jillian in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.