How to pronounce minder
Say it like MYNE-der. Minder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE).
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- MYNE
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minder 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of minder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MYNE-duh.
What does minder mean?
- One who minds, tends, or watches something such as a child, a machine, or cattle; a keeper.
- A personal bodyguard.
- A monitor assigned by the authorities to someone, such as a foreign visitor (to exercise control over their contacts with the populace) or a journalist or someone who is speaking to journalists (to monitor and control what they say).
Where does minder come from?
From Middle English mynder, mendowre (“one who has a good memory; bears in mind; watches over; a keeper”); equivalent to mind + -er.
Words that rhyme with minder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of minder.
Questions about saying minder
How do you pronounce minder?
Say MYNE-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minder?
Minder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE). Broken into parts: MYNE · der.
Is minder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmaɪndə/ (MYNE-duh).