How to pronounce min
Say it like MIN. Min is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MIN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Min pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of min
American and British speakers say min in essentially the same way: /mɪn/ in the US and /mɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN.
What does min mean?
- a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour“he ran a 4 minute mile”
- any of the forms of Chinese spoken in Fukien province
- an Egyptian god of procreation
Where does min come from?
Clipping of minoxidil.
Words that rhyme with min
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of min.
Questions about saying min
How do you pronounce min?
Say MIN. The American pronunciation is /mɪn/. In British English it is /mɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in min?
Min is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MIN.
Do Americans and Brits say min the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪn/ and the British form is /mɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.