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“Million” in Bisaya: milyon

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “million” is milyon, pronounced MIL-yon. It's used as a number in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

milyon

MIL-yon

English meaning
million
Part of speech
number

How to pronounce milyon

Say it as MIL-yon. Capitalized syllables in the pronunciation guide indicate stress — the part of the word you emphasize when speaking. Bisaya stress is meaningful: putting it on the wrong syllable can change the meaning of a word, so it's worth practicing out loud.

Example sentences

  • Gusto nako manalo ug usa ka milyon sa lotto.

    “I want to win one million in the lottery.”

Related Bisaya words

libo

thousand

LI-bo

Kwarta

Money

KWAR-tah

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "million" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "million" is milyon, pronounced MIL-yon.
How do you pronounce "milyon"?
Pronounce it as MIL-yon. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "milyon" mean in English?
"milyon" means "million" in English. It functions as a number in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "milyon" in a sentence?
Example: "Gusto nako manalo ug usa ka milyon sa lotto." — I want to win one million in the lottery.
Is Bisaya the same as Cebuano?
Yes — Bisaya and Cebuano are two names for the same language. Cebuano is the more formal linguistic name, while Bisaya is the everyday name used by speakers themselves. Both refer to the language spoken by 22+ million Filipinos. Read more in our Bisaya vs Binisaya guide.

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