How to pronounce miners
Say it like MY-nerz. Miners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce miners. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MY
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miners pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of miners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MY-nuz.
What does miners mean?
- plural of miner How to pronounce miner
Words that sound like miners
Questions about saying miners
How do you pronounce miners?
Say MY-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miners?
Miners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · nerz.
Is miners 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 /ˈmaɪnəz/ (MY-nuz).
What words sound the same as miners?
Miners sounds the same as minors in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.