How to pronounce millimetres
Say it like MIL-uh-mee-terz. Millimetres 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
Millimetres 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 millimetres
- 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-tuz.
What does millimetres mean?
- plural of millimetre How to pronounce millimetre
Questions about saying millimetres
How do you pronounce millimetres?
Say MIL-uh-mee-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪləˌmitɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlɪˌmiːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in millimetres?
Millimetres has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · uh · mee · terz.
Is millimetres 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 /ˈmɪlɪˌmiːtəz/ (MIL-ih-mee-tuz).