How do you pronounce "minute"?

In American English: /ˈmɪnət/ (MIN-uht). In British English: /mˈɪnɪt/ (M-in). In Canadian English: /ˈmɪnət/ (MIN-uht). In Australian English: /mˈɪnɪt/ (M-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɪnət/ (MIN-uht), while in British English it's /mˈɪnɪt/ (M-in).

How to Pronounce "minute"

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minute

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/ˈmɪnət/

MIN-uht

Syllable Breakdown

mɪnmin·ətute

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