How to Pronounce Millions

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmɪljənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “millions”

"millions" has 2 syllables: mill-ions. It rhymes with civilians and pavilions, if that helps it stick.

What does millions mean?

noun

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

    “I told you a million times before.”

Words that rhyme with millions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

civilianspavilionsjillionsbraziliansbillionshilliansreptilianstrillionszillions

Related words

billionsjillionstrillionszillionsbillionfortunesmilmillionaires

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "millions"?▾

"Millions" has 2 syllables: mill · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "millions"?▾

The IPA transcription of "millions" is /ˈmɪljənz/.

What does "millions" mean?▾

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

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