How to pronounce minigun
Say it like MIN-ee-guhn. Minigun has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ee
- guhn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minigun 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.
- guhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of minigun
American and British speakers say minigun in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪniˌɡʌn/ in the US and /ˈmɪniˌɡʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ee-guhn.
What does minigun mean?
- A machine gun with several rotating barrels, capable of firing several thousand rounds per minute.
Where does minigun come from?
From mini- + gun, so-called because General Electric designers scaled down the rotating-barrel 20 mm M61 Vulcan cannon for 7.62×51mm ammunition (in order to create a weapon with a higher and more reliable rate of fire).
Questions about saying minigun
How do you pronounce minigun?
Say MIN-ee-guhn. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪniˌɡʌn/. In British English it is /ˈmɪniˌɡʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minigun?
Minigun has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ee · guhn.
Do Americans and Brits say minigun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪniˌɡʌn/ and the British form is /ˈmɪniˌɡʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.