How to pronounce minicomputer
Say it like min-ee-kum-PYOO-ter. Minicomputer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PYOO).
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- min
- ee
- kum
- PYOO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minicomputer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- minGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of minicomputer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: min-ee-kum-PYOO-tuh.
What does minicomputer mean?
- A computer smaller than a mainframe, but larger than a microcomputer.
Where does minicomputer come from?
From mini- + computer.
Words that rhyme with minicomputer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of minicomputer.
Questions about saying minicomputer
How do you pronounce minicomputer?
Say min-ee-kum-PYOO-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪnikəmˈpjutɚ/. In British English it is /ˌmɪnikəmˈpjuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minicomputer?
Minicomputer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PYOO). Broken into parts: min · ee · kum · PYOO · ter.
Is minicomputer 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 /ˌmɪnikəmˈpjuːtə/ (min-ee-kum-PYOO-tuh).