How to Pronounce "millimeters"
word
ˈmɪɫəˌmitɝz
MIL-uh-mee-terz
ˈmɪlɪˌmiːtəz
MIL-ih-MEE-tuhz
Definition
Millimeters are a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a meter. They are used to measure very small distances or objects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪɫəˌmitɝz
British English
ˈmɪlɪˌmiːtəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MIL-uh-mee-terz
UK
MIL-ih-MEE-tuhz
Listen in Context
The insect is only five millimeters long.
Please measure the gap in millimeters.
This screw is six millimeters wide.
The rainfall increased by ten millimeters overnight.