To pronounce "minimum", say MIN-im-um — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/
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"minimum" has 3 syllables: min-im-um. It rhymes with subminimum, if that helps it stick.
noun
“We need a minimum of three staff members on duty at all time.”
“He always tries to get away with doing the minimum.”
adjective
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"Minimum" has 3 syllables: min · im · um.
The IPA transcription of "minimum" is /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/.
Minimum: The lowest limit.
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