How do you pronounce "million"?

In American English: /ˈmɪljən/ (MILY-uhn). In British English: /mˈɪljən/ (M-ily). In Canadian English: /ˈmɪljən/ (MILY-uhn). In Australian English: /mˈɪliən/ (M-il-ee).

Is "million" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɪljən/ (MILY-uhn), while in British English it's /mˈɪljən/ (M-ily).

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million

/ˈmɪljən/

MILY-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

mɪljmil·ənlion

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