How to pronounce miller
Say it like MIL-er. Miller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miller 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of miller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIL-uh.
What does miller mean?
- United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
- United States playwright (1915-2005)
- someone who works in a mill (especially a grain mill)
Words that rhyme with miller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miller.
Questions about saying miller
How do you pronounce miller?
Say MIL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miller?
Miller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · er.
Is miller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɪlə/ (MIL-uh).