How to pronounce meanie
Say it like MEE-nee. Meanie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meanie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of meanie
American and British speakers say meanie in essentially the same way: /ˈmini/ in the US and /ˈmiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-nee.
What does meanie mean?
- A mean (unkind or miserly) person; a killjoy.“Teacher kept me in after school again. What a meanie!”
- A villain.
Where does meanie come from?
From mean + -ie.
Words that rhyme with meanie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of meanie.
Questions about saying meanie
How do you pronounce meanie?
Say MEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmini/. In British English it is /ˈmiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meanie?
Meanie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say meanie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmini/ and the British form is /ˈmiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.