How to pronounce ministerial
Say it like min-ih-STEE-ree-ul. Ministerial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEE).
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- min
- ih
- STEE
- ree
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ministerial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- minGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ministerial
American and British speakers say ministerial in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪnɪˈstiriəl/ in the US and /ˌmɪnɪˈstɪəriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: min-ih-STEER-ee-ul.
What does ministerial mean?
- of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office“ministerial duties”
- of or relating to a government minister or ministry“ministerial decree”
Where does ministerial come from?
Borrowed from Middle French ministeriel, equivalent to minister + -ial.
Words that rhyme with ministerial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ministerial.
Questions about saying ministerial
How do you pronounce ministerial?
Say min-ih-STEE-ree-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪnɪˈstiriəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɪnɪˈstɪəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ministerial?
Ministerial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEE). Broken into parts: min · ih · STEE · ree · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say ministerial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪnɪˈstiriəl/ and the British form is /ˌmɪnɪˈstɪəriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.