How to Pronounce Meanies

To pronounce "meanies", say MEAN-ies — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

MEAN-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “meanies”

"meanies" has 2 syllables: mean-ies. It rhymes with genies and bikinis, if that helps it stick.

What does meanies mean?

noun

  1. A mean (unkind or miserly) person; a killjoy.

    “Teacher kept me in after school again. What a meanie!”

  2. A villain.

Synonyms

baddie

Words that rhyme with meanies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

geniesbikinisbeaniesgenyswahinesrominesgreenieslamborghinismartinissienese

Related words

meanyogresapplausesquishmallowsconstrux

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "meanies"?▾

"Meanies" has 2 syllables: mean · ies.

What does "meanies" mean?▾

Meanies: A mean (unkind or miserly) person; a killjoy.

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