How to pronounce milliner
Say it like MIL-uh-ner. Milliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milliner 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of milliner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIL-ih-nuh.
What does milliner mean?
- A person involved in the design, manufacture, or sale of hats for women.
Where does milliner come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying milliner
How do you pronounce milliner?
Say MIL-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlənər/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milliner?
Milliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · uh · ner.
Is milliner 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 /ˈmɪlɪnə/ (MIL-ih-nuh).