How to pronounce millimeter
Say it like MIL-uh-mee-ter. Millimeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- uh
- mee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Millimeter 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.
- meeGive 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 millimeter
- 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-ih-mee-tuh.
What does millimeter mean?
- US spelling of millimetre.
Where does millimeter come from?
From French millimètre, as if milli- + meter.
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Questions about saying millimeter
How do you pronounce millimeter?
Say MIL-uh-mee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪləˌmitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlɪˌmiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in millimeter?
Millimeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · uh · mee · ter.
Is millimeter 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 /ˈmɪlɪˌmiːtə/ (MIL-ih-mee-tuh).
What words sound the same as millimeter?
Millimeter sounds the same as millimetre in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.