Which syllable is stressed in the word minute?

Answer 1

There are two different meanings to that word, so it would depend on the context.

If you mean MINUTE, as in 60-seconds, then the first syllable, MIN. (This is a noun.)

If you MINUTE, as in tiny, then the second syllable, NUTE, but then the first syllable is pronounced as "my". (This is an adjective.)

Examples:

noun: I will be ready in a minute. (pronounced MIN it)

adj.: The minute specimen was hard to identify. (pronounced my NOOT)

Answer 2

It depends on the meaning. The unit of time has the accent on the first syllable. The adjective for "really tiny" has the accent on the second syllable.

Answer 3

The first syllable is stressed: MIL-lion.

Answer 4

2

Answer 5

1

Answer 6

Min

Answer 7

Mine