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
US
MI-li-gramz
UK
MI-li-gramz
Listen in Context
Take 500 milligrams of this medicine twice daily.
How many milligrams are in a gram?
The tablet contains 50 milligrams of calcium.
There are 10 milligrams of iron in this food.