How to pronounce ministering
Say it like MIN-ih-string. Ministering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ih
- string
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ministering 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.
- stringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ministering
American and British speakers say ministering in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnɪstrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmɪnɪstrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ih-string.
What does ministering mean?
- present participle and gerund of minister How to pronounce minister
- Of one who, or something that, administers.
- The act of one who ministers; ministration.
Questions about saying ministering
How do you pronounce ministering?
Say MIN-ih-string. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnɪstrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnɪstrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ministering?
Ministering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ih · string.
Do Americans and Brits say ministering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnɪstrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnɪstrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.