How to Pronounce "mg"
word
ˌɛmˈɡi
em-GEE
ˌemˈdʒiː
em-JEE
Definition
'mg' is an abbreviation for milligram, a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram. It is commonly used in medicine, nutrition, and science.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛmˈɡi
British English
ˌemˈdʒiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
em-GEE
UK
em-JEE
Listen in Context
Take two tablets of 500 mg each.
This vitamin has 100 mg of calcium.
The doctor prescribed 250 mg of the medicine daily.
Make sure you don’t exceed 1000 mg of sodium per day.