How to pronounce miniscule
Say it like MIN-ih-skyool. Miniscule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ih
- skyool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miniscule 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.
- skyoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of miniscule
American and British speakers say miniscule in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnɪskjul/ in the US and /ˈmɪnɪˌskjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ih-skyool.
What does miniscule mean?
- Alternative form of minuscule.
Where does miniscule come from?
Likely a conflation between miniature and minuscule.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying miniscule
How do you pronounce miniscule?
Say MIN-ih-skyool. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnɪskjul/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnɪˌskjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miniscule?
Miniscule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ih · skyool.
Do Americans and Brits say miniscule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnɪskjul/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnɪˌskjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.