How to pronounce miniskirt
Say it like MIN-ee-skurt. Miniskirt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ee
- skurt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miniskirt 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.
- skurtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of miniskirt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIN-ih-skut.
What does miniskirt mean?
- A short skirt with its hemline well above the knees, generally at mid-thigh level.
Where does miniskirt come from?
From mini- + skirt.
Questions about saying miniskirt
How do you pronounce miniskirt?
Say MIN-ee-skurt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪniˌskɝt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnɪskət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miniskirt?
Miniskirt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ee · skurt.
Is miniskirt pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɪnɪskət/ (MIN-ih-skut).