How to pronounce minuscular
Say it like mih-NUHS-kyuu-ler. Minuscular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHS).
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- mih
- NUHS
- kyuu
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minuscular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of minuscular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mih-NUHS-kyuu-luh.
What does minuscular mean?
- Synonym of minuscule.
Where does minuscular come from?
From minuscule + -ar.
Questions about saying minuscular
How do you pronounce minuscular?
Say mih-NUHS-kyuu-ler. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈnʌskjʊlɚ/. In British English it is /mɪˈnʌskjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minuscular?
Minuscular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHS). Broken into parts: mih · NUHS · kyuu · ler.
Is minuscular 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 /mɪˈnʌskjʊlə/ (mih-NUHS-kyuu-luh).