How to Pronounce Millie

To pronounce "millie", say MILL-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪliː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmɪliː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “millie”

"millie" has 2 syllables: mill-ie. It rhymes with silly and involuntarily, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: milly, milli — easy to mix up when writing.

What does millie mean?

noun

  1. (19th century) A mill worker, usually a young working-class woman working in the factories of Ireland's linen industry.
  2. A harshly-spoken working-class woman, often unemployed.

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Words that rhyme with millie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sillyinvoluntarilychillyreallywillydillychilefillyvillifrillybeleesmilie

Related words

minniemillychristinemillemilicentmillicentmildredmellie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "millie"?▾

"Millie" has 2 syllables: mill · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "millie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "millie" is /ˈmɪliː/.

What does "millie" mean?▾

Millie: (19th century) A mill worker, usually a young working-class woman working in the factories of Ireland's linen industry.

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