How to pronounce minoress
Say it like MY-nuh-ris. Minoress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- nuh
- ris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minoress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- risKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of minoress
American and British speakers say minoress in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪnərɪs/ in the US and /ˈmaɪnərɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-nuh-ris.
What does minoress mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of Minoress: a Poor Clare.
- Synonym of girl: a female minor.
Where does minoress come from?
From Medieval Latin minorissa.
Questions about saying minoress
How do you pronounce minoress?
Say MY-nuh-ris. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪnərɪs/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪnərɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minoress?
Minoress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · nuh · ris.
Do Americans and Brits say minoress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪnərɪs/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪnərɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.