How to pronounce millage
Say it like MIL-ij. Millage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Millage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of millage
American and British speakers say millage in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪlɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈmɪlɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIL-ij.
What does millage mean?
- A tax rate on property, expressed in mills of the property's value.“Charter townships are able to levy millage on the residents without a vote of the people.”
Where does millage come from?
From mill (“one thousandth part”) + -age.
Words that rhyme with millage
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of millage.
Questions about saying millage
How do you pronounce millage?
Say MIL-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in millage?
Millage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say millage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪlɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈmɪlɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.