How to Pronounce "milestones"
word
ˈmaɪɫˌstoʊnz
MYLE-stohnz
mˈaɪlstəʊnz
MYLE-stohnz
Definition
Important events or achievements that show progress in a project, process, or in a person’s life. Originally, a milestone was a physical marker on a road, but now it is often used figuratively.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmaɪɫˌstoʊnz
British English
mˈaɪlstəʊnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MYLE-stohnz
UK
MYLE-stohnz
Listen in Context
Graduation and getting your first job are often seen as important milestones.
Learning to walk and talk are childhood milestones.
The company celebrated several milestones this year.
We hit some major milestones on the project last month.