How to pronounce minium
Say it like MIN-ee-um. Minium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minium 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of minium
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: MIN-eerm.
What does minium mean?
- Red lead.
Where does minium come from?
Borrowed from Latin minium.
Words that rhyme with minium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of minium.
Questions about saying minium
How do you pronounce minium?
Say MIN-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪniəm/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minium?
Minium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ee · um.
Is minium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈmɪnɪəm/ (MIN-eerm).