How to pronounce minuend
Say it like MIN-yuu-end. Minuend has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- yuu
- end
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minuend 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.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- endGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of minuend
American and British speakers say minuend in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd/ in the US and /ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-yuu-end.
What does minuend mean?
- A number or quantity from which another is to be subtracted.
Where does minuend come from?
From Latin minuendus (“something to be diminished”), gerundive of minuō (“decrease, diminish”), by surface analysis, minus + -end.
Questions about saying minuend
How do you pronounce minuend?
Say MIN-yuu-end. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minuend?
Minuend has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · yuu · end.
Do Americans and Brits say minuend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.