How to pronounce minutiae
Say it like mih-NOO-shee-uh. Minutiae has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- mih
- NOO
- shee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minutiae 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.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of minutiae
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: mih-NYOO-shee-uh.
What does minutiae mean?
- plural of minutia How to pronounce minutia
Words that rhyme with minutiae
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of minutiae.
Questions about saying minutiae
How do you pronounce minutiae?
Say mih-NOO-shee-uh. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈnuʃiə/. In British English it is /mɪˈnjuːʃiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minutiae?
Minutiae has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: mih · NOO · shee · uh.
Is minutiae pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /mɪˈnjuːʃiə/ (mih-NYOO-shee-uh).