How many syllables in "million"?

"million" has 2 lettergrepen (mil - lion).

How to divide "million"?

"million" divides into 2 parts: mil · lion.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"million": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mil·lion

Hoofdklemtoon

MIL-lion(mil · lion)● ○

Stress in "million" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɪljən⁄

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IPAˈmɪljən

Lettergrepenmil·lion

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How many syllables in "million"?: "million" has 2 lettergrepen (mil - lion).
How to divide "million"?: "million" divides into 2 parts: mil · lion.
Where is the stress in "million"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "million"?: Say each syllable slowly (mil... lion) and listen on SayItVid.