How to Pronounce Minutia

To pronounce "minutia", say MIN-ut-ia — 3 syllables, IPA /maɪˈn(j)uːʃ(iː)ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/maɪˈn(j)uːʃ(iː)ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “minutia”

"minutia" has 3 syllables: min-ut-ia. It rhymes with minutiae, if that helps it stick.

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

What does minutia mean?

noun

  1. A minor detail, often of negligible importance.

    “They spent all their time on minutiae, never making real progress.”

  2. (biometrics, forensics) Any of the point features on fingerprints used for matching, usually endings and bifurcations of ridges.

Words that rhyme with minutia

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minutiae

Related words

minutetininesstechnicalityminimalmiteminnitmicrodetailminim

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "minutia"?▾

"Minutia" has 3 syllables: min · ut · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "minutia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "minutia" is /maɪˈn(j)uːʃ(iː)ə/.

What does "minutia" mean?▾

Minutia: A minor detail, often of negligible importance.

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