How to Pronounce Milepost

To pronounce "milepost", say MIL-ep-ost — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

MIL-ep-ost

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💡 Tip for remembering “milepost”

"milepost" has 3 syllables: mil-ep-ost.

What does milepost mean?

noun

  1. A post on a highway, often with one or more fingerposts, showing the distance in miles to nearby places
  2. A sign or post beside a railway marking the distance from the (actual or nominal) start of a line (usually the principal terminus or junction with a more major line)

verb

  1. To place mileposts along (a road, etc.).

Related words

milestonepillarcornerstonelandmarkwatershedpostmilemarkerpostmile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "milepost"?▾

"Milepost" has 3 syllables: mil · ep · ost.

What does "milepost" mean?▾

Milepost: A post on a highway, often with one or more fingerposts, showing the distance in miles to nearby places

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