How to pronounce minuteness
Say it like my-NYOOT-nis. Minuteness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOOT).
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- my
- NYOOT
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minuteness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- NYOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of minuteness
American and British speakers say minuteness in essentially the same way: /maɪˈnjutnɪs/ in the US and /maɪˈnjuːtnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: my-NYOOT-nis.
What does minuteness mean?
- The property of being minute.
- Something very tiny.
Where does minuteness come from?
From minute + -ness.
Questions about saying minuteness
How do you pronounce minuteness?
Say my-NYOOT-nis. The American pronunciation is /maɪˈnjutnɪs/. In British English it is /maɪˈnjuːtnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minuteness?
Minuteness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOOT). Broken into parts: my · NYOOT · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say minuteness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /maɪˈnjutnɪs/ and the British form is /maɪˈnjuːtnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.