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