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