How do you pronounce "minus"?

In American English: /ˈmaɪnəs/ (MEYEN-uhs). In British English: /mˈaɪnəs/ (M-eyen). In Canadian English: /ˈmaɪnəs/ (MEYEN-uhs). In Australian English: /mˈaɪnəs/ (M-eyen).

Is "minus" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmaɪnəs/ (MEYEN-uhs), while in British English it's /mˈaɪnəs/ (M-eyen).

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minus

/ˈmaɪnəs/

MEYEN-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

maɪnmi·əsnus

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