How to pronounce viminal
Say it like VIM-ih-nul. Viminal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIM).
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- VIM
- ih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viminal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of viminal
American and British speakers say viminal in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪmɪnəl/ in the US and /ˈvɪmɪnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIM-ih-nul.
What does viminal mean?
- Of, pertaining to, consisting of, or producing twigs.
Where does viminal come from?
From Latin viminalis (“pertaining to osiers”), from vimen (“a pliant twig, osier”).
Words that rhyme with viminal
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Questions about saying viminal
How do you pronounce viminal?
Say VIM-ih-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪmɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˈvɪmɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viminal?
Viminal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIM). Broken into parts: VIM · ih · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say viminal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪmɪnəl/ and the British form is /ˈvɪmɪnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.