How to pronounce minivans
Say it like MIN-ee-vanz. Minivans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ee
- vanz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minivans 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.
- vanzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of minivans
American and British speakers say minivans in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪniˌvænz/ in the US and /ˈmɪniˌvænz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ee-vanz.
What does minivans mean?
- plural of minivan How to pronounce minivan
- third-person singular simple present indicative of minivan How to pronounce minivan
Questions about saying minivans
How do you pronounce minivans?
Say MIN-ee-vanz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪniˌvænz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪniˌvænz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minivans?
Minivans has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ee · vanz.
Do Americans and Brits say minivans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪniˌvænz/ and the British form is /ˈmɪniˌvænz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.