How to Pronounce Millimeters

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

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MILL-im-et-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “millimeters”

"millimeters" has 4 syllables: mill-im-et-ers. It rhymes with meters and kilometers, if that helps it stick.

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

What does millimeters 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 millimeters

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meterskilometerslitersmilliliterscheatersbeaterscentimetersanteaterseatersrepeatersammetersmillimetres

Related words

millimetremmcentimeterscentimetresmillimetresshellscentimetercentimetre

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "millimeters"?▾

"Millimeters" has 4 syllables: mill · im · et · ers.

What does "millimeters" mean?▾

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

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