How to pronounce minutes
Say it like MIN-uts. Minutes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minutes 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of minutes
American and British speakers say minutes in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnəts/ in the US and /ˈmɪnɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-its.
What does minutes mean?
- a written account of what transpired at a meeting
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Questions about saying minutes
How do you pronounce minutes?
Say MIN-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnəts/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minutes?
Minutes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say minutes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnəts/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.