How to pronounce zillion
Say it like ZIL-yun. Zillion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIL).
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- ZIL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zillion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zillion
American and British speakers say zillion in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪljən/ in the US and /ˈzɪljən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIL-yun.
What does zillion mean?
- An unspecified large number (of).
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Words that rhyme with zillion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zillion.
Questions about saying zillion
How do you pronounce zillion?
Say ZIL-yun. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪljən/. In British English it is /ˈzɪljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zillion?
Zillion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIL). Broken into parts: ZIL · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say zillion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪljən/ and the British form is /ˈzɪljən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.