How to Pronounce Minute

To pronounce "minute", say MIN-ut-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪnət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmɪnət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “minute”

"minute" has 3 syllables: min-ut-e. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: minot, minott, mynatt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does minute mean?

noun

A unit of time equal to sixty seconds (one-sixtieth of an hour).
“You have twenty minutes to complete the test.”
A short but unspecified time period.
“Wait a minute, I’m not ready yet!”

verb

Of an event, to write in a memo or the minutes of a meeting.
“I’ll minute this evening’s meeting.”
To set down a short sketch or note of; to jot down; to make a minute or a brief summary of.

Synonyms

instant jiffy mo moment sec second tic minute of arc

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Words that rhyme with minute

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astute dispute acute destitute refute constitute brute moot bruit pursuit attribute substitute

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "minute"?▾

"Minute" has 3 syllables: min · ut · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "minute"?▾

The IPA transcription of "minute" is /ˈmɪnət/.

What does "minute" mean?▾

Minute: A unit of time equal to sixty seconds (one-sixtieth of an hour).

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