To pronounce "miniature", say MIN-iat-ur-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪniəˌtʃʊɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmɪniəˌtʃʊɹ/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/mˈɪnɪtʃɐ/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
Break "miniature" into 4 beats and lean on "MIN" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with obscure and assure, if that helps it stick.
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To pronounce "miniature", say MIN-iat-ur-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪniəˌtʃʊɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Miniature" has 4 syllables: min · iat · ur · e.
The IPA transcription of "miniature" is /ˈmɪniəˌtʃʊɹ/.
Miniature: Greatly diminished size or form; reduced scale.
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