How to pronounce milieux
Say it like mih-LYUU. Milieux has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYUU).
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- mih
- LYUU
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milieux pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LYUUSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of milieux
American and British speakers say milieux in essentially the same way: /mɪˈljʊ/ in the US and /mɪˈljʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-LYUU.
What does milieux mean?
- plural of milieu How to pronounce milieu
Words that sound like milieux
Questions about saying milieux
How do you pronounce milieux?
Say mih-LYUU. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈljʊ/. In British English it is /mɪˈljʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milieux?
Milieux has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYUU). Broken into parts: mih · LYUU.
Do Americans and Brits say milieux the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈljʊ/ and the British form is /mɪˈljʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as milieux?
Milieux sounds the same as milieu in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.