How to pronounce minarets
Say it like min-uh-RETS. Minarets has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RETS).
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- min
- uh
- RETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minarets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- minGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of minarets
American and British speakers say minarets in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪnəˈrɛts/ in the US and /ˌmɪnəˈrɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: min-uh-RETS.
What does minarets mean?
- plural of minaret How to pronounce minaret
Words that rhyme with minarets
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of minarets.
Questions about saying minarets
How do you pronounce minarets?
Say min-uh-RETS. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪnəˈrɛts/. In British English it is /ˌmɪnəˈrɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minarets?
Minarets has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RETS). Broken into parts: min · uh · RETS.
Do Americans and Brits say minarets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪnəˈrɛts/ and the British form is /ˌmɪnəˈrɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.