How to pronounce minefields
Say it like MYNE-feeldz. Minefields has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE).
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- MYNE
- feeldz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minefields 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.
- feeldzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of minefields
American and British speakers say minefields in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪnˌfildz/ in the US and /ˈmaɪnˌfiːldz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYNE-feeldz.
What does minefields mean?
- plural of minefield How to pronounce minefield
Questions about saying minefields
How do you pronounce minefields?
Say MYNE-feeldz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪnˌfildz/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪnˌfiːldz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minefields?
Minefields has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE). Broken into parts: MYNE · feeldz.
Do Americans and Brits say minefields the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪnˌfildz/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪnˌfiːldz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.