How to Pronounce Milk

To pronounce "milk", say MILK — one syllable, IPA /[mɛlk]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/[mɛlk]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “milk”

"milk" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bilk and ilk, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: milke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does milk mean?

noun

  1. A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals to nourish their young. From certain animals, especially cows, it is also called dairy milk and is a common food for humans as a beverage or used to produce various dairy products such as butter, cheese, and yogurt.
  2. A white (or whitish) liquid obtained from a vegetable source such as almonds, coconuts, oats, rice, and/or soy beans. Also called non-dairy milk.

Synonyms

cow milkcow's milkcowmilk

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Words that rhyme with milk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bilkilksilkbuttermilkmilkewilkloudermilkschilkewilke

Related words

milkymilklikewhitishopaquelactatecreamsoupbreastmilk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "milk"?▾

"Milk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "milk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "milk" is /[mɛlk]/.

What does "milk" mean?▾

Milk: A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals to nourish their young. From certain animals, especially cows, it is also called dairy milk and is a common food for humans as a beverage or used to produce various dairy products such as butter, cheese, and yogurt.

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