How to pronounce vimineous
Say it like vih-MIN-ee-us. Vimineous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN).
- vih
- MIN
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vimineous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vimineous
American and British speakers say vimineous in essentially the same way: /vɪˈmɪniəs/ in the US and /vɪˈmɪniəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: vih-MIN-ee-us.
What does vimineous mean?
- Of or pertaining to twigs.
- Producing long, slender shoots or twigs.
Where does vimineous come from?
From Latin vimineus, from vimen (“pliant twig”).
Words that rhyme with vimineous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vimineous.
Questions about saying vimineous
How do you pronounce vimineous?
Say vih-MIN-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈmɪniəs/. In British English it is /vɪˈmɪniəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vimineous?
Vimineous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIN). Broken into parts: vih · MIN · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say vimineous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪˈmɪniəs/ and the British form is /vɪˈmɪniəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.