How to pronounce minitel
Say it like MIN-uh-tel. Minitel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- uh
- tel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minitel 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.
- telGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of minitel
American and British speakers say minitel in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnəˌtɛl/ in the US and /ˈmɪnəˌtɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-uh-tel.
What does minitel mean?
- A Minitel terminal
Where does minitel come from?
From the trademark Minitel.
Questions about saying minitel
How do you pronounce minitel?
Say MIN-uh-tel. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnəˌtɛl/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnəˌtɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minitel?
Minitel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · uh · tel.
Do Americans and Brits say minitel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnəˌtɛl/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnəˌtɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.