How to pronounce millennium
Say it like muh-LEN-ee-um. Millennium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN).
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- muh
- LEN
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Millennium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of millennium
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: mih-LEN-eerm.
What does millennium mean?
- a span of 1000 years
- (New Testament) in Revelations it is foretold that those faithful to Jesus will reign with Jesus over the earth for a thousand years; the meaning of these words have been much debated; some denominations (e.g. Jehovah's Witnesses) expect it to be a thousand years of justice and peace and happiness
- the 1000th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
Where does millennium come from?
From Late Latin mīllennium, from Latin mīllennis (“1000-year”) + -ium (forming abstract nouns).
Questions about saying millennium
How do you pronounce millennium?
Say muh-LEN-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɛniəm/. In British English it is /mɪˈlɛnɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in millennium?
Millennium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN). Broken into parts: muh · LEN · ee · um.
Is millennium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /mɪˈlɛnɪəm/ (mih-LEN-eerm).