How to pronounce minimalist
Say it like MIN-uh-muh-list. Minimalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- uh
- muh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minimalist 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of minimalist
American and British speakers say minimalist in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnəməlɪst/ in the US and /ˈmɪnɪməlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ih-muh-list.
What does minimalist mean?
- One who believes in or seeks a minimal state; one who seeks to minimize or reduce to a minimum.“He's a minimalist: when it comes to formal processes, the fewer the better.”
- Believing in or seeking a minimal state; seeking to minimize or reduce to a minimum.“I am sure such a minimalist style of furniture would never fit well with my packrat nature.”
Where does minimalist come from?
From minimal + -ist.
Questions about saying minimalist
How do you pronounce minimalist?
Say MIN-uh-muh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnəməlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnɪməlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minimalist?
Minimalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · uh · muh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say minimalist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnəməlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnɪməlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.