minus
MAI-nas
mainas
/ˈmaɪnəs/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “minus” is spelled “mainas”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | m | ai | n | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /m/ | /aɪ/ | /n/ | /ə/ | /s/ |
English writes “minus” with
5 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“mainas” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “minus”
usbusinessjesuspromiseseriouschristmasservicedangerousbusnervous
“minus” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “minus”?
“minus” is pronounced MAI-nas — IPA /ˈmaɪnəs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “mainas”.
How many syllables are in “minus”?
“minus” has 2 syllables: MAI-nas (the capitalized syllable is stressed).