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