How to pronounce minimax
Say it like MIN-ih-maks. Minimax has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ih
- maks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minimax 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- maksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of minimax
American and British speakers say minimax in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnɪˌmæks/ in the US and /ˈmɪnɪˌmæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ih-maks.
What does minimax mean?
- A decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.
- To invest heavily into one skill or ability, to the end of maximizing some beneficial effect.
- To find the optimum play, or decision, to achieve minimizing the maximum loss.
Where does minimax come from?
Blend of mini(mum) + max(imum).
Questions about saying minimax
How do you pronounce minimax?
Say MIN-ih-maks. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnɪˌmæks/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnɪˌmæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minimax?
Minimax has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ih · maks.
Do Americans and Brits say minimax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnɪˌmæks/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnɪˌmæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.