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