How to Pronounce Millipedes

To pronounce "millipedes", say MILL-ip-ed-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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MILL-ip-ed-es

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"millipedes" has 4 syllables: mill-ip-ed-es.

What does millipedes mean?

noun

  1. Any of many elongated arthropods, of the class Diplopoda, with cylindrical bodies that have two pairs of legs for each one of their 20 to 100 or more body segments.

Related words

millepedediplopodscentipedesscorpionscentipedearachnidsspidersprotozoans

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How many syllables are in "millipedes"?▾

"Millipedes" has 4 syllables: mill · ip · ed · es.

What does "millipedes" mean?▾

Millipedes: Any of many elongated arthropods, of the class Diplopoda, with cylindrical bodies that have two pairs of legs for each one of their 20 to 100 or more body segments.

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