How to Pronounce Millimeter

To pronounce "millimeter", say MILL-im-et-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

MILL-im-et-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “millimeter”

"millimeter" has 4 syllables: mill-im-et-er. It rhymes with meter and peter, if that helps it stick.

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

What does millimeter mean?

noun

  1. An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of 1/1000 of a meter. Symbol: mm

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Words that rhyme with millimeter

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meterpeterbeaterskeeterpraetorammetermetreheatercheatergreeterseedeatercentimeter

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "millimeter"?▾

"Millimeter" has 4 syllables: mill · im · et · er.

What does "millimeter" mean?▾

Millimeter: An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of 1/1000 of a meter. Symbol: mm

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