How to pronounce minigame
Say it like MIN-ee-gaym. Minigame has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ee
- gaym
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minigame 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.
- gaymGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of minigame
American and British speakers say minigame in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪniˌɡeɪm/ in the US and /ˈmɪniˌɡeɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ee-gaym.
What does minigame mean?
- A small and simple game, especially an incidental game within a larger video game.“If you collect 100 coins, you get to play a balloon-popping minigame.”
Where does minigame come from?
From mini- + game.
Questions about saying minigame
How do you pronounce minigame?
Say MIN-ee-gaym. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪniˌɡeɪm/. In British English it is /ˈmɪniˌɡeɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minigame?
Minigame has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ee · gaym.
Do Americans and Brits say minigame the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪniˌɡeɪm/ and the British form is /ˈmɪniˌɡeɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.