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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable mi
  • 5 letters
Syllables
mi-nus: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: MI-nus.
Pronunciation
/ˈmaɪnəs/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as mi-nus.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide minus into syllables?

minus divides as mi-nus. mi-nus: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in minus?

Minus has 2 syllables (mi-nus).

Which syllable is stressed in minus?

The stressed syllable in minus is mi. The 1st syllable is stressed: MI-nus.

How do you pronounce minus?

/ˈmaɪnəs/ in American English.