How to pronounce minette
Say it like mih-NET. Minette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- mih
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of minette
American and British speakers say minette in essentially the same way: /mɪˈnɛt/ in the US and /mɪˈnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-NET.
What does minette mean?
- The smallest of regular sizes of portrait photographs.
- A mineral deposit consisting of iron ore of sedimentary origin, found in the south of Luxembourg and in Lorraine.
Words that rhyme with minette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of minette.
Questions about saying minette
How do you pronounce minette?
Say mih-NET. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈnɛt/. In British English it is /mɪˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minette?
Minette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: mih · NET.
Do Americans and Brits say minette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈnɛt/ and the British form is /mɪˈnɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.