How to pronounce milligram
Say it like MIL-ih-gram. Milligram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- ih
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milligram 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.
- gramKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of milligram
American and British speakers say milligram in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪlɪɡræm/ in the US and /ˈmɪlɪɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIL-ih-gram.
What does milligram mean?
- An SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻³ grams. Symbol: mg
Where does milligram come from?
Borrowed from French milligramme, equivalent to milli- + gram.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying milligram
How do you pronounce milligram?
Say MIL-ih-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlɪɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlɪɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milligram?
Milligram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · ih · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say milligram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪlɪɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈmɪlɪɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.