How to pronounce millionth
Say it like MIL-yunth. Millionth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- yunth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Millionth 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.
- yunthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of millionth
American and British speakers say millionth in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪljənθ/ in the US and /ˈmɪljənθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIL-yunth.
What does millionth mean?
- The person or thing in the millionth position.
- One of a million equal parts of a whole. Term ppm (parts per million) is also used.
- The ordinal form of the number one million.
Where does millionth come from?
From million + -th (ordinal suffix).
Words that rhyme with millionth
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of millionth.
Questions about saying millionth
How do you pronounce millionth?
Say MIL-yunth. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪljənθ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪljənθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in millionth?
Millionth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · yunth.
Do Americans and Brits say millionth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪljənθ/ and the British form is /ˈmɪljənθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.