How to pronounce spearmint
Say it like SPEER-mint. Spearmint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEER).
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- SPEER
- mint
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spearmint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mintGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spearmint
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPEE-uh-mint.
What does spearmint mean?
- A herb of the mint family (Mentha spicata), commonly used in herb tea, candy and to treat mild stomach ache.
Where does spearmint come from?
From spear (“sprout of a plant, spire”) + mint, so named due to its spiry blooms.
Questions about saying spearmint
How do you pronounce spearmint?
Say SPEER-mint. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪrˌmɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈspiːəˌmɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spearmint?
Spearmint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEER). Broken into parts: SPEER · mint.
Is spearmint pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈspiːəˌmɪnt/ (SPEE-uh-mint).