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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable min
  • 6 letters
Syllables
min-ute: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: MIN-ute.
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪnət/ 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 min-ute.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide minute into syllables?

minute divides as min-ute. min-ute: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in minute?

Minute has 2 syllables (min-ute).

Which syllable is stressed in minute?

The stressed syllable in minute is min. The 1st syllable is stressed: MIN-ute.

How do you pronounce minute?

/ˈmɪnət/ in American English.