How to pronounce ministration
Say it like min-uh-STRAY-shun. Ministration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAY).
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- min
- uh
- STRAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ministration 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ministration
American and British speakers say ministration in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: min-uh-STRAY-shun.
What does ministration mean?
- The act of ministering; an instance of providing aid, care, or assistance.
Where does ministration come from?
From Middle English ministracioun, from Old French ministracïon, from Latin ministrātio; equivalent to minister + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with ministration
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Questions about saying ministration
How do you pronounce ministration?
Say min-uh-STRAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ministration?
Ministration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAY). Broken into parts: min · uh · STRAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say ministration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.