How to pronounce minimum
American English pronunciation
MIN-uh-mum
- IPA
- /ˈmɪnɪməm/
- Syllables
- MIN · uh · mum (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What minimum means
The smallest amount that is allowed or needed
In a sentence: You need a minimum of four players to start the game.
Where it comes from: It comes from the Latin word minimum, from minimus, meaning least or smallest.
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