How to pronounce minny
Say it like MIN-ee. Minny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minny 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 minny
American and British speakers say minny in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪni/ in the US and /ˈmɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ee.
What does minny mean?
- A minnow.
Words that rhyme with minny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of minny.
Words that sound like minny
Questions about saying minny
How do you pronounce minny?
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 minny?
Minny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say minny 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 minny?
Minny sounds the same as mini in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.