How to pronounce minimized
Say it like MIN-uh-myzd. Minimized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- uh
- myzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minimized 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.
- myzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of minimized
American and British speakers say minimized in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnəˌmaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈmɪnəˌmaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-uh-myzd.
What does minimized mean?
- simple past and past participle of minimize How to pronounce minimize
Questions about saying minimized
How do you pronounce minimized?
Say MIN-uh-myzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnəˌmaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnəˌmaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minimized?
Minimized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · uh · myzd.
Do Americans and Brits say minimized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnəˌmaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnəˌmaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.