How to Pronounce "minnows"
word
ˈmɪnoʊz
MIN-ohz
mˈɪnəʊz
MIN-ohz
Definition
Small freshwater fish, usually used as bait or seen in streams and ponds. Sometimes also used to refer to insignificant or minor people or things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪnoʊz
British English
mˈɪnəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MIN-ohz
UK
MIN-ohz
Listen in Context
There are many minnows in this pond.
Fishermen often use minnows as bait.
The stream is full of tiny minnows.
The big companies don't worry about the minnows trying to compete.