How to pronounce minerals
Say it like MIN-uh-rulz. Minerals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- uh
- rulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minerals 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.
- rulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of minerals
American and British speakers say minerals in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnərəlz/ in the US and /ˈmɪnərəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-uh-rulz.
What does minerals mean?
- plural of mineral How to pronounce mineral
Questions about saying minerals
How do you pronounce minerals?
Say MIN-uh-rulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnərəlz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnərəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minerals?
Minerals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · uh · rulz.
Do Americans and Brits say minerals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnərəlz/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnərəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.