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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable min
  • 8 letters
Syllables
min-is-ter: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: MIN-is-ter.
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪnəstɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as min-ister, minis-ter.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide minister into syllables?

minister divides as min-is-ter. min-is-ter: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in minister?

Minister has 3 syllables (min-is-ter).

Which syllable is stressed in minister?

The stressed syllable in minister is min. The 1st syllable is stressed: MIN-is-ter.

How do you pronounce minister?

/ˈmɪnəstɚ/ in American English.