How to pronounce milliseconds
Say it like MIL-ih-sek-undz. Milliseconds has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- ih
- sek
- undz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milliseconds 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- undzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of milliseconds
American and British speakers say milliseconds in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkəndz/ in the US and /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkəndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIL-ih-sek-undz.
What does milliseconds mean?
- plural of millisecond How to pronounce millisecond
Questions about saying milliseconds
How do you pronounce milliseconds?
Say MIL-ih-sek-undz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkəndz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkəndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milliseconds?
Milliseconds has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · ih · sek · undz.
Do Americans and Brits say milliseconds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkəndz/ and the British form is /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkəndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.