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