How to pronounce minecraft
Say it like MYNE-kraft. Minecraft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE).
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- MYNE
- kraft
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minecraft 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.
- kraftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of minecraft
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: MYNE-krahft.
What does minecraft mean?
- A warship which lays naval mines.
Where does minecraft come from?
From mine + -craft.
Questions about saying minecraft
How do you pronounce minecraft?
Say MYNE-kraft. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪnˌkræft/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪnˌkrɑːft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minecraft?
Minecraft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE). Broken into parts: MYNE · kraft.
Is minecraft pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈmaɪnˌkrɑːft/ (MYNE-krahft).