How to pronounce milliliter
Say it like MIL-uh-lee-ter. Milliliter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- uh
- lee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milliliter 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.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of milliliter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MIL-uh-lee-tuh.
What does milliliter mean?
- Alternative spelling of millilitre.
Where does milliliter come from?
From milli- + liter.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ml
- cc
Questions about saying milliliter
How do you pronounce milliliter?
Say MIL-uh-lee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪləˌlitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪləˌliːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milliliter?
Milliliter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · uh · lee · ter.
Is milliliter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɪləˌliːtə/ (MIL-uh-lee-tuh).