How to pronounce minter
Say it like MIN-ter. Minter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of minter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MIN-tuh.
What does minter mean?
- One who mints, particularly a moneyer producing coinage.
- An item in mint condition (especially a motor car)
Where does minter come from?
From Middle English mynter, from Old English mynetere, from Proto-West Germanic *munitārī, from Latin monētārius; equivalent to mint + -er.
Words that rhyme with minter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of minter.
Questions about saying minter
How do you pronounce minter?
Say MIN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪntɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minter?
Minter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ter.
Is minter 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 /ˈmɪntə/ (MIN-tuh).