How to Pronounce Millennium

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/məˈɫɛniəm/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mɪlˈɛniəm/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “millennium”

"millennium" has 3 syllables: mill-enn-ium.

What does millennium mean?

noun

  1. A period of time consisting of one thousand years.
  2. The period of one thousand years during which Christ will reign on earth (according to Millenarianist interpretations).

Synonyms

kakiloannumkiloyearkyryearthousand

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Related words

millennialcenturymilleniummdgjubileebugchungoals

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "millennium"?▾

"Millennium" has 3 syllables: mill · enn · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "millennium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "millennium" is /məˈɫɛniəm/.

What does "millennium" mean?▾

Millennium: A period of time consisting of one thousand years.

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