To pronounce "last-minute", say LASTM-in-ut-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"last-minute" has 4 syllables: lastm-in-ut-e.
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“He's a last-minute replacement. After today, they'd have had to play with the original roster.”
"Last-minute" has 4 syllables: lastm · in · ut · e.
Last-minute: Just before it is too late; in the nick of time.
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