How to pronounce millicent
Say it like MIL-ih-sint. Millicent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- ih
- sint
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Millicent 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sintKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of millicent
American and British speakers say millicent in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪlɪsɪnt/ in the US and /ˈmɪlɪsɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIL-ih-sint.
What does millicent mean?
- One thousandth of a cent (used in securities trading).
Questions about saying millicent
How do you pronounce millicent?
Say MIL-ih-sint. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlɪsɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlɪsɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in millicent?
Millicent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · ih · sint.
Do Americans and Brits say millicent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪlɪsɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈmɪlɪsɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.