How to pronounce minnows
Say it like MIN-ohz. Minnows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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US American/ˈmɪnoʊz/MIN-ohz
UK British/ˈmɪnəʊz/MIN-ohz
- MIN
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minnows 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.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of minnows
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MIN-ohz.
What does minnows mean?
noun
- plural of minnow How to pronounce minnow
Questions about saying minnows
How do you pronounce minnows?
Say MIN-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minnows?
Minnows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ohz.
Is minnows pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmɪnəʊz/ (MIN-ohz).