How to pronounce minx
Say it like MINGKS. Minx is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MINGKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MINGKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of minx
American and British speakers say minx in essentially the same way: /mɪŋks/ in the US and /mɪŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: MINGKS.
What does minx mean?
- A flirtatious, impudent, or pert young woman.
- Used transitively when followed by it: to behave like a minx, that is, in a flirtatious and impudent manner.
- To make (someone) like a minx; (intransitive) to become like a minx.
Where does minx come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with minx
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of minx.
Questions about saying minx
How do you pronounce minx?
Say MINGKS. The American pronunciation is /mɪŋks/. In British English it is /mɪŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minx?
Minx is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MINGKS.
Do Americans and Brits say minx the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪŋks/ and the British form is /mɪŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.