How to pronounce milligrams
Say it like MIL-uh-gramz. Milligrams has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- uh
- gramz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milligrams 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.
- gramzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of milligrams
American and British speakers say milligrams in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪləˌɡræmz/ in the US and /ˈmɪləˌɡræmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIL-uh-gramz.
What does milligrams mean?
- plural of milligram How to pronounce milligram
Questions about saying milligrams
How do you pronounce milligrams?
Say MIL-uh-gramz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪləˌɡræmz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪləˌɡræmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milligrams?
Milligrams has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · uh · gramz.
Do Americans and Brits say milligrams the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪləˌɡræmz/ and the British form is /ˈmɪləˌɡræmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.