How to pronounce minidress
Say it like MIN-ee-dres. Minidress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ee
- dres
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minidress 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.
- dresGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of minidress
American and British speakers say minidress in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪniˌdrɛs/ in the US and /ˈmɪniˌdrɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ee-dres.
What does minidress mean?
- A woman's short dress with its hemline well above the knees, generally at mid-thigh level.
Where does minidress come from?
From mini- + dress.
Questions about saying minidress
How do you pronounce minidress?
Say MIN-ee-dres. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪniˌdrɛs/. In British English it is /ˈmɪniˌdrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minidress?
Minidress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ee · dres.
Do Americans and Brits say minidress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪniˌdrɛs/ and the British form is /ˈmɪniˌdrɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.