How to pronounce mineral
Say it like MIN-uh-rul. Mineral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mineral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mineral
American and British speakers say mineral in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnərəl/ in the US and /ˈmɪnərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-uh-rul.
What does mineral mean?
- solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
- relating to minerals“mineral elements”“mineral deposits”
- composed of matter other than plant or animal“the inorganic mineral world”
Where does mineral come from?
From Middle English mineral, borrowed from Old French mineral, (French minéral), from Medieval Latin minerale, from minera (“ore”), probably ultimately derived from Latin mina (“ore, mine”).
Questions about saying mineral
How do you pronounce mineral?
Say MIN-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnərəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mineral?
Mineral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · uh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say mineral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnərəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.