How to pronounce diminutives
Say it like dih-MIN-yuh-tivz. Diminutives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN).
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- dih
- MIN
- yuh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diminutives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diminutives
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-MIN-yuh-tivz.
What does diminutives mean?
- plural of diminutive How to pronounce diminutive
Questions about saying diminutives
How do you pronounce diminutives?
Say dih-MIN-yuh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɪnjətɪvz/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɪnjətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diminutives?
Diminutives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN). Broken into parts: dih · MIN · yuh · tivz.
Is diminutives pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈmɪnjətɪvz/ (dih-MIN-yuh-tivz).