How to pronounce millet
Say it like MIL-ut. Millet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Millet 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of millet
American and British speakers say millet in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪlət/ in the US and /ˈmɪlɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIL-it.
What does millet mean?
- Any of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food, widely cultivated in the developing world.
- Common millet, in particular of species Panicum miliaceum.
Words that rhyme with millet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of millet.
Questions about saying millet
How do you pronounce millet?
Say MIL-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlət/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in millet?
Millet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say millet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪlət/ and the British form is /ˈmɪlɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.