How to pronounce miniac
Say it like MIN-ee-ak. Miniac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miniac 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of miniac
American and British speakers say miniac in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪniˌæk/ in the US and /ˈmɪniˌæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ee-ak.
What does miniac mean?
- A producer or collector of miniatures, being small-scale replicas of contemporary or historical objects, such as might be used in a dollhouse.“Like other miniacs, he works in 1:12 scale, which is the traditional ratio for miniatures, dollhouses and dioramas.”
- A fan or enthusiast of the MINI Cooper, both past and present generations of the car.
Where does miniac come from?
Blend of miniature + maniac.
Questions about saying miniac
How do you pronounce miniac?
Say MIN-ee-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪniˌæk/. In British English it is /ˈmɪniˌæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miniac?
Miniac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ee · ak.
Do Americans and Brits say miniac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪniˌæk/ and the British form is /ˈmɪniˌæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.