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