How to pronounce minors
Say it like MY-nerz. Minors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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US American/ˈmaɪnɚz/MY-nerz
UK British/ˈmaɪnəz/MY-nuz
- MY
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minors 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of minors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MY-nuz.
What does minors mean?
noun
- a league of teams that do not belong to a major league (especially baseball)
Questions about saying minors
How do you pronounce minors?
Say MY-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minors?
Minors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · nerz.
Is minors 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 /ˈmaɪnəz/ (MY-nuz).