How to pronounce diminute
Say it like DIM-ih-nyoot. Diminute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIM).
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- DIM
- ih
- nyoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diminute pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nyootKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of diminute
American and British speakers say diminute in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪmɪnjut/ in the US and /ˈdɪmɪnjuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIM-ih-nyoot.
What does diminute mean?
- To reduce, to lessen.
Where does diminute come from?
From Middle English diminute, from Latin dīminūtus and Old French diminut.
Questions about saying diminute
How do you pronounce diminute?
Say DIM-ih-nyoot. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪmɪnjut/. In British English it is /ˈdɪmɪnjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diminute?
Diminute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIM). Broken into parts: DIM · ih · nyoot.
Do Americans and Brits say diminute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪmɪnjut/ and the British form is /ˈdɪmɪnjuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.