How to pronounce minimally
Say it like MIN-uh-muh-lee. Minimally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- uh
- muh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minimally 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of minimally
American and British speakers say minimally in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnəməli/ in the US and /ˈmɪnəməli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-uh-muh-lee.
What does minimally mean?
- In a minimal way; to the least extent.“minimally invasive surgery”
Where does minimally come from?
From minimal + -ly.
Questions about saying minimally
How do you pronounce minimally?
Say MIN-uh-muh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnəməli/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnəməli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minimally?
Minimally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · uh · muh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say minimally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnəməli/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnəməli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.