How to pronounce trillions
Say it like TRIL-yunz. Trillions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIL).
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- TRIL
- yunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trillions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRILSay 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 trillions
American and British speakers say trillions in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪljənz/ in the US and /ˈtrɪljənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIL-yunz.
What does trillions mean?
Questions about saying trillions
How do you pronounce trillions?
Say TRIL-yunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪljənz/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪljənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trillions?
Trillions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIL). Broken into parts: TRIL · yunz.
Do Americans and Brits say trillions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪljənz/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪljənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.