How to pronounce millimetre
Say it like MIL-uh-mee-ter. Millimetre 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
Millimetre 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 millimetre
- 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-tuh.
What does millimetre mean?
- An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ of a metre. Symbol: mm
Where does millimetre come from?
From French millimètre, equivalent to milli- + metre.
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Words that rhyme with millimetre
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Questions about saying millimetre
How do you pronounce millimetre?
Say MIL-uh-mee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪləˌmitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪləˌmiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in millimetre?
Millimetre has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · uh · mee · ter.
Is millimetre 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 /ˈmɪləˌmiːtə/ (MIL-uh-mee-tuh).
What words sound the same as millimetre?
Millimetre sounds the same as millimeter in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.