How to pronounce mille
Say it like MIL. Mille is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mille 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.
American vs British pronunciation of mille
American and British speakers say mille in essentially the same way: /mɪl/ in the US and /mɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIL.
What does mille mean?
- Alternative spelling of mill.
Words that rhyme with mille
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mille.
Words that sound like mille
Questions about saying mille
How do you pronounce mille?
Say MIL. The American pronunciation is /mɪl/. In British English it is /mɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mille?
Mille is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MIL.
Do Americans and Brits say mille the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪl/ and the British form is /mɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mille?
Mille sounds the same as mil, mill in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.