minute
nounHow many syllables in minute?
There are 2 syllables in the word minute.How to pronounce minute:
Definition of minute:
- minute (noun):
- 60 seconds
- the 60th part of an hour of time 60 seconds
- a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour.
Synonyms for minute:
arcminute
bit
heartbeat
hour
hr
instant
jiffy
min
minute of arc
mo
moment
nanosecond
s
sec
second
sixtieth of an hour
sixty seconds
split second
time unit
trice
twinkling
unit of time
wink
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- calmly
- blessing
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- induce
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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