How to Pronounce "milligrams"

word

/ˈmɪɫəˌɡɹæmz/

MI-li-gramz

/mˈɪlɪɡɹˌæmz/

MI-li-gramz

Definition

A milligram is a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram. It is commonly used to measure very small amounts, especially in medicine and science.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈmɪɫəˌɡɹæmz/

British English

/mˈɪlɪɡɹˌæmz/

Simplified Pronunciation

MI-li-gramz

Listen in Context

Take 500 milligrams of this medicine twice daily.

The tablet contains 50 milligrams of calcium.

There are 10 milligrams of iron in this food.

How many milligrams are in a gram?