How to pronounce minipill
Say it like MIN-ee-pil. Minipill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ee
- pil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minipill 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.
- pilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of minipill
American and British speakers say minipill in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪniˌpɪl/ in the US and /ˈmɪniˌpɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ee-pil.
What does minipill mean?
- A type of contraceptive pill containing progestogens without estrogen.
Where does minipill come from?
From mini- + pill. First attested in 1968.
Questions about saying minipill
How do you pronounce minipill?
Say MIN-ee-pil. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪniˌpɪl/. In British English it is /ˈmɪniˌpɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minipill?
Minipill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ee · pil.
Do Americans and Brits say minipill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪniˌpɪl/ and the British form is /ˈmɪniˌpɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.