How to Pronounce Minnow

To pronounce "minnow", say MINN-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪnəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmɪnəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “minnow”

"minnow" has 2 syllables: minn-ow. It rhymes with minow and gyno-, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: minow — easy to mix up when writing.

What does minnow mean?

noun

  1. A small freshwater fish of the carp family, Phoxinus phoxinus.
  2. Any small fish.

verb

  1. To fish for minnows.
  2. To fish (especially for trout) using a minnow as bait.

Words that rhyme with minnow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

minowgyno-beknowinnobynoe

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "minnow"?▾

"Minnow" has 2 syllables: minn · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "minnow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "minnow" is /ˈmɪnəʊ/.

What does "minnow" mean?▾

Minnow: A small freshwater fish of the carp family, Phoxinus phoxinus.

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