How to pronounce miniatures
Say it like MIN-ee-uh-cherz. Miniatures has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ee
- uh
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miniatures 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of miniatures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIN-ee-uh-chuz.
What does miniatures mean?
- plural of miniature How to pronounce miniature
Questions about saying miniatures
How do you pronounce miniatures?
Say MIN-ee-uh-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪniətʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪniətʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miniatures?
Miniatures has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ee · uh · cherz.
Is miniatures 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 /ˈmɪniətʃəz/ (MIN-ee-uh-chuz).