How to Pronounce Minus

To pronounce "minus", say MIN-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmaɪnəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈmaɪnəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “minus”

"minus" has 2 syllables: min-us. It rhymes with vinous and spinous, if that helps it stick.

What does minus mean?

noun

  1. The minus sign (−).
  2. A negative quantity.

verb

  1. To subtract.

adjective

  1. Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.

    “a minus number”

  2. That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.

    “minus seven degrees”

Synonyms

defectdeficiencydrawbackflawshortcomingnegativebelowzero

Antonyms

advantagebonusboongainplus

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Words that rhyme with minus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vinousspinousshynesswrynesssinusshinesshighnessslynessnighnessflynessdrynessfineness

Related words

subtractionnegativedisadvantageousharmfulsansminleastunary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "minus"?▾

"Minus" has 2 syllables: min · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "minus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "minus" is /ˈmaɪnəs/.

What does "minus" mean?▾

Minus: The minus sign (−).

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