How to pronounce minstrels
Say it like MIN-strulz. Minstrels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- strulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minstrels 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.
- strulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of minstrels
American and British speakers say minstrels in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnstrəlz/ in the US and /ˈmɪnstrəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-strulz.
What does minstrels mean?
- plural of minstrel How to pronounce minstrel
Questions about saying minstrels
How do you pronounce minstrels?
Say MIN-strulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnstrəlz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnstrəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minstrels?
Minstrels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · strulz.
Do Americans and Brits say minstrels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnstrəlz/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnstrəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.