How to pronounce millions
Say it like MIL-yunz. Millions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- yunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Millions 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.
- yunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of millions
American and British speakers say millions in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪljənz/ in the US and /ˈmɪljənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIL-yunz.
What does millions mean?
- plural of million How to pronounce million
Questions about saying millions
How do you pronounce millions?
Say MIL-yunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪljənz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪljənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in millions?
Millions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · yunz.
Do Americans and Brits say millions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪljənz/ and the British form is /ˈmɪljənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.