How to pronounce minidisc
Say it like MIN-ee-disk. Minidisc has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce minidisc. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MIN
- ee
- disk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minidisc 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.
- diskGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of minidisc
American and British speakers say minidisc in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪniˌdɪsk/ in the US and /ˈmɪniˌdɪsk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ee-disk.
What does minidisc mean?
- A disc/disk in MiniDisc format
- A minidisc player or recorder.
Where does minidisc come from?
From mini- + disc.
Questions about saying minidisc
How do you pronounce minidisc?
Say MIN-ee-disk. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪniˌdɪsk/. In British English it is /ˈmɪniˌdɪsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minidisc?
Minidisc has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ee · disk.
Do Americans and Brits say minidisc the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪniˌdɪsk/ and the British form is /ˈmɪniˌdɪsk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.