How to pronounce minded
Say it like MYNE-dud. Minded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE).
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- MYNE
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of minded
American and British speakers say minded in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪndəd/ in the US and /ˈmaɪndəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYNE-dud.
What does minded mean?
- (used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified“civic-minded”“career-minded”
- (usually followed by to) naturally disposed toward“he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant”“I am not minded to answer any questions”
Where does minded come from?
From mind + -ed. Compare Old English -mōd (“minded”), Old English ġehyġd (“minded; disposed”).
Questions about saying minded
How do you pronounce minded?
Say MYNE-dud. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪndəd/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪndəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minded?
Minded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE). Broken into parts: MYNE · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say minded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪndəd/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪndəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.