How to Pronounce Million

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmɪljən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “million”

"million" has 2 syllables: mill-ion. It rhymes with pavilion and vermilion, if that helps it stick.

What does million mean?

numeral

  1. (long and short scales) The cardinal number 1,000,000: 106; a thousand thousand.
  2. An unspecified very large number.

    “I can think of millions of reasons not to go.”

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Words that rhyme with million

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pavilionvermilionvermillionpavillioncivilianreptilianvaudevillianpillioncrocodiliantrillionzillionoctillion

Related words

cardinalmegbetbillionbucksdollarsmcm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "million"?▾

"Million" has 2 syllables: mill · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "million"?▾

The IPA transcription of "million" is /ˈmɪljən/.

What does "million" mean?▾

Million: (long and short scales) The cardinal number 1,000,000: 106; a thousand thousand.

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