How to pronounce minehunter
Say it like MYNE-huhn-ter. Minehunter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE).
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- MYNE
- huhn
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minehunter 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.
- huhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of minehunter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MYNE-huhn-tuh.
What does minehunter mean?
- A naval vessel that actively detects and destroys individual naval mines.
Where does minehunter come from?
From mine + hunter.
Questions about saying minehunter
How do you pronounce minehunter?
Say MYNE-huhn-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪnˌhʌntɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪnˌhʌntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minehunter?
Minehunter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE). Broken into parts: MYNE · huhn · ter.
Is minehunter 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 /ˈmaɪnˌhʌntə/ (MYNE-huhn-tuh).