How to pronounce milestone
Say it like MYLE-stohn. Milestone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYLE).
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- MYLE
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milestone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of milestone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MYLE-stohn.
What does milestone mean?
- stone post at side of a road to show distances
- a significant event in your life (or in a project)
Where does milestone come from?
From mile + stone. Compare Dutch mijlsteen (“milestone”), German Low German Mielensteen (“milestone”), German Meilenstein (“milestone”), Swedish milsten (“milestone”).
Questions about saying milestone
How do you pronounce milestone?
Say MYLE-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪlˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milestone?
Milestone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYLE). Broken into parts: MYLE · stohn.
Is milestone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/ (MYLE-stohn).