How to pronounce mincing
Say it like MIN-sing. Mincing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mincing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mincing
American and British speakers say mincing in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-sing.
What does mincing mean?
- present participle and gerund of mince How to pronounce mince
- Affectedly dainty.
- The act by which something is minced.
- Affected dainty speech or movement.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- prim
- twee
Words that rhyme with mincing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mincing.
Questions about saying mincing
How do you pronounce mincing?
Say MIN-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mincing?
Mincing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say mincing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.