How to pronounce jillions
Say it like JIL-yunz. Jillions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIL).
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- JIL
- yunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jillions 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.
- yunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jillions
American and British speakers say jillions in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪljənz/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪljənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIL-yunz.
What does jillions mean?
- plural of jillion How to pronounce jillion
Questions about saying jillions
How do you pronounce jillions?
Say JIL-yunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪljənz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪljənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jillions?
Jillions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIL). Broken into parts: JIL · yunz.
Do Americans and Brits say jillions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪljənz/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪljənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.