How to pronounce milliliters
Say it like MIL-uh-lee-terz. Milliliters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- uh
- lee
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milliliters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of milliliters
- 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-tuz.
What does milliliters mean?
- plural of milliliter How to pronounce milliliter
Questions about saying milliliters
How do you pronounce milliliters?
Say MIL-uh-lee-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪləˌlitɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪləˌliːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milliliters?
Milliliters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · uh · lee · terz.
Is milliliters 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 /ˈmɪləˌliːtəz/ (MIL-uh-lee-tuz).