How to pronounce minibus
Say it like MIN-ee-bus. Minibus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ee
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minibus 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.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of minibus
American and British speakers say minibus in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnibəs/ in the US and /ˈmɪnɪˌbʌs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ih-buhs.
What does minibus mean?
- A small bus, especially one used as transport for small groups.
- A sixteen-seater vehicle used as a taxi.
- A combined spending bill for multiple departments that is smaller than an omnibus bill.
Where does minibus come from?
From mini- + bus. In the political sense, probably a back-formation from omnibus.
Questions about saying minibus
How do you pronounce minibus?
Say MIN-ee-bus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnibəs/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnɪˌbʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minibus?
Minibus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ee · bus.
Do Americans and Brits say minibus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnibəs/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnɪˌbʌs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.