How to Pronounce Minimise

To pronounce "minimise", say MIN-im-is-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

MIN-im-is-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “minimise”

"minimise" has 4 syllables: min-im-is-e. It rhymes with minimus, if that helps it stick.

What does minimise mean?

verb

  1. To make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.
  2. To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.

    “I didn't close anything, but I minimized all the windows so I could see the desktop.”

Words that rhyme with minimise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

minimus

Related words

trivialiseamelioratelimitreducingminimisationreductionminimizationminimal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "minimise"?▾

"Minimise" has 4 syllables: min · im · is · e.

What does "minimise" mean?▾

Minimise: To make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.

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