How to pronounce minxishly
Say it like MINGK-sish-lee. Minxishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MINGK).
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- MINGK
- sish
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minxishly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of minxishly
American and British speakers say minxishly in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪŋksɪʃli/ in the US and /ˈmɪŋksɪʃli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MINGK-sish-lee.
What does minxishly mean?
- In a minxish manner.
Where does minxishly come from?
From minxish + -ly.
Questions about saying minxishly
How do you pronounce minxishly?
Say MINGK-sish-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪŋksɪʃli/. In British English it is /ˈmɪŋksɪʃli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minxishly?
Minxishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MINGK). Broken into parts: MINGK · sish · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say minxishly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪŋksɪʃli/ and the British form is /ˈmɪŋksɪʃli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.