How to pronounce ministrations
Say it like min-uh-STRAY-shunz. Ministrations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAY).
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- min
- uh
- STRAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ministrations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ministrations
American and British speakers say ministrations in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: min-uh-STRAY-shunz.
What does ministrations mean?
- plural of ministration How to pronounce ministration
Words that rhyme with ministrations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ministrations.
Questions about saying ministrations
How do you pronounce ministrations?
Say min-uh-STRAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ministrations?
Ministrations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAY). Broken into parts: min · uh · STRAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say ministrations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.