How to pronounce minyan
Say it like MIN-yun. Minyan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minyan 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.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of minyan
American and British speakers say minyan in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnjən/ in the US and /ˈmɪnjən/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-yun.
What does minyan mean?
- The minimum number of ten (male) adult Jews required for a communal religious service.
- A Jewish prayer service.
Words that rhyme with minyan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of minyan.
Words that sound like minyan
Questions about saying minyan
How do you pronounce minyan?
Say MIN-yun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnjən/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnjən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minyan?
Minyan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say minyan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnjən/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnjən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as minyan?
Minyan sounds the same as minion in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.