How to Pronounce Milestone

To pronounce "milestone", say MIL-est-on-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

MIL-est-on-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “milestone”

"milestone" has 4 syllables: mil-est-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does milestone mean?

noun

  1. A stone milepost (or by extension in other materials), one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals, typically at the side of the road or in a median.
  2. An important event in a person's life or career, in the history of a nation, in the life of some project, etc.

verb

  1. To place milestones along (a road, etc.).
  2. To plan out a project as a series of major steps.

Synonyms

landmark

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Words that rhyme with milestone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

milepostcrossroadsjuncturemileagesignpostpointsgateframework

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "milestone"?▾

"Milestone" has 4 syllables: mil · est · on · e.

What does "milestone" mean?▾

Milestone: A stone milepost (or by extension in other materials), one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals, typically at the side of the road or in a median.

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