How to pronounce milliary
Say it like MIL-ee-uh-ree. Milliary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- ee
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milliary 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of milliary
American and British speakers say milliary in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪliəri/ in the US and /ˈmɪliəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIL-ee-uh-ree.
What does milliary mean?
- A milestone.
- Of or relating to a mile, or to distance by miles; denoting a mile or miles.“a milliary stone”
Where does milliary come from?
From Latin mīlliārium.
Words that rhyme with milliary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of milliary.
Questions about saying milliary
How do you pronounce milliary?
Say MIL-ee-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪliəri/. In British English it is /ˈmɪliəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milliary?
Milliary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · ee · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say milliary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪliəri/ and the British form is /ˈmɪliəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.