How to pronounce miniskirts
Say it like MIN-ee-skurts. Miniskirts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ee
- skurts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miniskirts 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.
- skurtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of miniskirts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIN-ee-skurts.
What does miniskirts mean?
- plural of miniskirt How to pronounce miniskirt
Questions about saying miniskirts
How do you pronounce miniskirts?
Say MIN-ee-skurts. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪniˌskɝts/. In British English it is /ˈmɪniˌskɜːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miniskirts?
Miniskirts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ee · skurts.
Is miniskirts 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 /ˈmɪniˌskɜːts/ (MIN-ee-skurts).