How to pronounce minheap
Say it like MIN-heep. Minheap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- heep
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minheap 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.
- heepKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of minheap
American and British speakers say minheap in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnhip/ in the US and /ˈmɪnhip/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-heep.
What does minheap mean?
- A heap data structure with a "greater than or equal to" comparison function.“Minheaps are often used to implement priority queues.”
Where does minheap come from?
Blend of minimum + heap.
Questions about saying minheap
How do you pronounce minheap?
Say MIN-heep. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnhip/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnhip/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minheap?
Minheap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · heep.
Do Americans and Brits say minheap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnhip/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnhip/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.