How to Pronounce Military

To pronounce "military", say MIL-it-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “military”

"military" has 3 syllables: mil-it-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does military mean?

noun

  1. Armed forces.

    “He spent six years in the military.”

adjective

  1. Characteristic of members of the armed forces.

    “She was dishonorably discharged from all military duties.”

  2. Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces).

    “If you join a military force, you may end up killing people.”

Words that rhyme with military

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

soldierlysoldierlikemilitaristicwarriorlikecombatantexpeditionarywarlikenoncombatant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "military"?▾

"Military" has 3 syllables: mil · it · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "military"?▾

The IPA transcription of "military" is /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/.

What does "military" mean?▾

Military: Armed forces.

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