How to pronounce milligauss
Say it like MIL-ee-gows. Milligauss has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- ee
- gows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milligauss 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.
- gowsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of milligauss
American and British speakers say milligauss in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪliˌɡaʊs/ in the US and /ˈmɪliˌɡaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIL-ee-gows.
What does milligauss mean?
- One thousandth of a gauss
Where does milligauss come from?
From milli- + gauss.
Questions about saying milligauss
How do you pronounce milligauss?
Say MIL-ee-gows. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪliˌɡaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈmɪliˌɡaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milligauss?
Milligauss has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · ee · gows.
Do Americans and Brits say milligauss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪliˌɡaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈmɪliˌɡaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.