How to Pronounce Millennial

To pronounce "millennial", say MILL-enn-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /mɪˈlɛni.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/mɪˈlɛni.əl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “millennial”

"millennial" has 3 syllables: mill-enn-ial. It rhymes with perennial and biennial, if that helps it stick.

What does millennial mean?

noun

A demographic term for a person from the generation born from around the early 1980s to the mid 1990s or early 2000s; individuals who reached adulthood early in the 3rd millennium, C.E.

adjective

Referring to the 1,000th anniversary of an event or happening.
“millennial fair”
Occurring every thousand years.

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Words that rhyme with millennial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perennial biennial penial triennial bicentennial quadrennial decennial centennial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "millennial"?▾

"Millennial" has 3 syllables: mill · enn · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "millennial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "millennial" is /mɪˈlɛni.əl/.

What does "millennial" mean?▾

Millennial: A demographic term for a person from the generation born from around the early 1980s to the mid 1990s or early 2000s; individuals who reached adulthood early in the 3rd millennium, C.E.

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