How to pronounce ministered
Say it like MIN-ih-sterd. Ministered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ih
- sterd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ministered 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.
- sterdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ministered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIN-ih-stud.
What does ministered mean?
- simple past and past participle of minister How to pronounce minister
Questions about saying ministered
How do you pronounce ministered?
Say MIN-ih-sterd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnɪstɚd/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnɪstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ministered?
Ministered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ih · sterd.
Is ministered 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 /ˈmɪnɪstəd/ (MIN-ih-stud).