minimum

/ˈmɪnɪməm/

Syllables min·i·mum

Stress MIN-i-mum

Phonics Breakdown

min

/mɪn/

short i

i

/ɪ/

short vowel

mum

/məm/

schwa

Meaning

the smallest amount or degree possible

Sound Reference

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min=/mɪn/(mint) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + mum=/məm/(problem)

Example

You must meet the minimum requirements to apply.