How to pronounce miniver
Say it like MIN-ih-ver. Miniver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ih
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miniver 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of miniver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIN-ih-vuh.
What does miniver mean?
- A light gray or white fur used to trim the robes of judges or state executives, also used in medieval times.
Where does miniver come from?
From Old French menu vair (“squirrel, squirrel fur”), from menu (“small”) + vair (“a type of fur”).
Questions about saying miniver
How do you pronounce miniver?
Say MIN-ih-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miniver?
Miniver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ih · ver.
Is miniver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɪnɪvə/ (MIN-ih-vuh).