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.
The tablet contains 50 milligrams of calcium.
There are 10 milligrams of iron in this food.
How many milligrams are in a gram?