How to pronounce minimap
Say it like MIN-ee-map. Minimap has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce minimap. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MIN
- ee
- map
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minimap 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.
- mapKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of minimap
American and British speakers say minimap in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnimæp/ in the US and /ˈmɪnimæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ee-map.
What does minimap mean?
- A simple map connecting a small number of nearby landmarks.
- A small on-screen map to aid players in orienting themselves within the game.
Where does minimap come from?
From mini- + map; (simple map of landmarks): introduced by Siegel and White (1975).
Questions about saying minimap
How do you pronounce minimap?
Say MIN-ee-map. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnimæp/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnimæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minimap?
Minimap has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ee · map.
Do Americans and Brits say minimap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnimæp/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnimæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.