How to pronounce minaret
Say it like mih-nuh-RET. Minaret has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET).
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- mih
- nuh
- RET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minaret pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of minaret
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: MIN-uh-ret.
What does minaret mean?
- The tall slender tower of an Islamic mosque, from which the muezzin recites the adhan (call to prayer).
Where does minaret come from?
First attested in 1682.
Words that rhyme with minaret
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of minaret.
Questions about saying minaret
How do you pronounce minaret?
Say mih-nuh-RET. The American pronunciation is /mɪnəˈrɛt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnərɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minaret?
Minaret has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET). Broken into parts: mih · nuh · RET.
Is minaret pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈmɪnərɛt/ (MIN-uh-ret).