How to pronounce millilitres
Say it like MIL-uh-lee-terz. Millilitres 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
Millilitres 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 millilitres
- 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 millilitres mean?
- plural of millilitre How to pronounce millilitre
Questions about saying millilitres
How do you pronounce millilitres?
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 millilitres?
Millilitres has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · uh · lee · terz.
Is millilitres 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).