How to pronounce minnie
Say it like MIN-ee. Minnie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minnie 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.
American vs British pronunciation of minnie
American and British speakers say minnie in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪni/ in the US and /ˈmɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ee.
What does minnie mean?
- Alternative form of minnow.
- A minenwerfer trench mortar.
Where does minnie come from?
A variant of minnow.
Words that rhyme with minnie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of minnie.
Words that sound like minnie
Questions about saying minnie
How do you pronounce minnie?
Say MIN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪni/. In British English it is /ˈmɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minnie?
Minnie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say minnie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪni/ and the British form is /ˈmɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as minnie?
Minnie sounds the same as mini in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.