How to pronounce milligal
Say it like MIL-ih-gul. Milligal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce milligal. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MIL
- ih
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milligal 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.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of milligal
American and British speakers say milligal in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪlɪɡəl/ in the US and /ˈmɪlɪɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIL-ih-gul.
What does milligal mean?
- One thousandth of a gal (galileo; unit of acceleration).
Where does milligal come from?
From milli- + gal.
Questions about saying milligal
How do you pronounce milligal?
Say MIL-ih-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlɪɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlɪɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milligal?
Milligal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · ih · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say milligal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪlɪɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɪlɪɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.