How to pronounce minimums
Say it like MIN-ih-mumz. Minimums has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ih
- mumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minimums 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.
- mumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of minimums
American and British speakers say minimums in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnɪməmz/ in the US and /ˈmɪnɪməmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ih-mumz.
What does minimums mean?
- plural of minimum How to pronounce minimum
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- minima
Questions about saying minimums
How do you pronounce minimums?
Say MIN-ih-mumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnɪməmz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnɪməmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minimums?
Minimums has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ih · mumz.
Do Americans and Brits say minimums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnɪməmz/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnɪməmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.