How to Pronounce Militia

To pronounce "militia", say MIL-it-ia — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈlɪʃə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/məˈlɪʃə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “militia”

"militia" has 3 syllables: mil-it-ia. It rhymes with patricia and shisha, if that helps it stick.

What does militia mean?

noun

  1. An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control.

noun

  1. The police in the Soviet Union and some related or successor states (e.g. modern Belarus).

Words that rhyme with militia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patriciashishamischaaliciaciliciakishalatishaleticia

Related words

reservesmilitaryparamilitarymilitiamanarmyguerrillainfantrypolice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "militia"?▾

"Militia" has 3 syllables: mil · it · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "militia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "militia" is /məˈlɪʃə/.

What does "militia" mean?▾

Militia: An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control.

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