How to Pronounce "milieu"
word
mɪɫˈjʊ
mil-YOO
mˈiːljɜː
mee-LYUHR
Definition
The social or cultural environment that surrounds a person or group, influencing their attitudes and behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɪɫˈjʊ
British English
mˈiːljɜː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mil-YOO
UK
mee-LYUHR
Listen in Context
He grew up in an artistic milieu.
The urban milieu can be very exciting.
Her ideas were influenced by her family milieu.
In this political milieu, change happens slowly.