How to pronounce minesweepers
Say it like MYNE-swee-perz. Minesweepers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE).
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- MYNE
- swee
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minesweepers 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.
- sweeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of minesweepers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MYNE-swee-puz.
What does minesweepers mean?
- plural of minesweeper How to pronounce minesweeper
Questions about saying minesweepers
How do you pronounce minesweepers?
Say MYNE-swee-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪnˌswipɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪnˌswiːpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minesweepers?
Minesweepers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYNE). Broken into parts: MYNE · swee · perz.
Is minesweepers 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 /ˈmaɪnˌswiːpəz/ (MYNE-swee-puz).