How to pronounce millibar
Say it like MIL-uh-bar. Millibar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- uh
- bar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Millibar 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- barGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of millibar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIL-uh-bah.
What does millibar mean?
- A non-SI unit of pressure equal to 100 pascals, used primarily to report atmospheric pressure.
Where does millibar come from?
From milli- + bar.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- mb
Questions about saying millibar
How do you pronounce millibar?
Say MIL-uh-bar. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪləˌbɑr/. In British English it is /ˈmɪləˌbɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in millibar?
Millibar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · uh · bar.
Is millibar 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 /ˈmɪləˌbɑː/ (MIL-uh-bah).