To pronounce "missiles", say MISS-il-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"missiles" has 3 syllables: miss-il-es. It rhymes with bristles and dismissals, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The Rhodians, who used leaden bullets, were able to project their missiles twice as far as the Persian slingers, who used large stones.”
“That missile is explosive enough to kill hundreds.”
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"Missiles" has 3 syllables: miss · il · es.
Missiles: Any object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet.
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