How to Pronounce Milligram

To pronounce "milligram", say MILL-igr-am — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “milligram”

"milligram" has 3 syllables: mill-igr-am. It rhymes with sham and damn, if that helps it stick.

What does milligram mean?

noun

  1. An SI unit of mass, equivalent to one thousandth of a gram. Symbol: mg

Words that rhyme with milligram

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shamdamncramprogramslamramclamdamjamepigramlamlamb

Related words

mgmicrogrammicrogrammemikemillimilligrammicromilligrammilligramagenanogram

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "milligram"?▾

"Milligram" has 3 syllables: mill · igr · am.

What is the IPA transcription of "milligram"?▾

The IPA transcription of "milligram" is /ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/.

What does "milligram" mean?▾

Milligram: An SI unit of mass, equivalent to one thousandth of a gram. Symbol: mg

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