To pronounce "minimalist", say MIN-im-al-ist — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"minimalist" has 4 syllables: min-im-al-ist.
noun
“He's a minimalist: when it comes to formal processes, the fewer the better.”
adjective
“I am sure such a minimalist style of furniture would never fit well with my packrat nature.”
"Minimalist" has 4 syllables: min · im · al · ist.
Minimalist: One who believes in or seeks a minimal state; one who seeks to minimize or reduce to a minimum.
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