How to pronounce millilitre
Say it like MIL-uh-lee-ter. Millilitre 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
Millilitre 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 millilitre
- 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 millilitre mean?
- A unit of measure of capacity, equal to one thousandth of a liter. Symbol: mL or ml.
Where does millilitre come from?
From milli- + liter, from French millilitre.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ml
- cc
Words that rhyme with millilitre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of millilitre.
Questions about saying millilitre
How do you pronounce millilitre?
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 millilitre?
Millilitre has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · uh · lee · ter.
Is millilitre 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).