How to pronounce ministers
Say it like MIN-uh-sterz. Ministers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- uh
- sterz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ministers 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sterzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ministers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIN-ih-stuz.
What does ministers mean?
- plural of minister How to pronounce minister
- third-person singular simple present indicative of minister How to pronounce minister
Questions about saying ministers
How do you pronounce ministers?
Say MIN-uh-sterz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnəstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnɪstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ministers?
Ministers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · uh · sterz.
Is ministers 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 /ˈmɪnɪstəz/ (MIN-ih-stuz).