How to pronounce minicomputers
Say it like min-ee-kum-PYOO-terz. Minicomputers has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PYOO).
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- min
- ee
- kum
- PYOO
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minicomputers 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of minicomputers
- 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-tuz.
What does minicomputers mean?
- plural of minicomputer How to pronounce minicomputer
Questions about saying minicomputers
How do you pronounce minicomputers?
Say min-ee-kum-PYOO-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪnikəmˈpjutɚz/. In British English it is /ˌmɪnikəmˈpjuːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minicomputers?
Minicomputers has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PYOO). Broken into parts: min · ee · kum · PYOO · terz.
Is minicomputers 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 /ˌmɪnikəmˈpjuːtəz/ (min-ee-kum-PYOO-tuz).