How to pronounce minimum

Say it like this: /ˈmɪnəməm/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈmɪnəməm/

What does minimum mean?

nounThe lowest limit.

“We need a minimum of three staff members on duty at all times.”

The smallest amount.

“Please keep noise to a minimum after 11 o'clock”

A period of minimum brightness or energy intensity (of a star).

“The Maunder minimum of the Sun reportedly corresponded to a period of great cold on Earth.”

adjTo the lowest degree.

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