How to Pronounce "mils"
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MILZ
MILZ
Definition
'Mils' is the plural of 'mil', a unit meaning one-thousandth of an inch, used to measure thickness, especially for plastic, film, or coatings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪɫz
British English
mˈɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MILZ
UK
MILZ
Listen in Context
The plastic sheet is 8 mils thick.
We need at least 10 mils for this coating.
The manual says the tape is 5 mils thick.
Contractors often check the number of mils when installing vapor barriers.