Minute 语音辨析
"I'm a loyal friend. Would you tell me the pronunciation of 'minute'? I am confused by /ˈmɪn.ɪt/ and /maɪˈnjuːt/. "
Syn
We all know the word 'minute'.
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One minute ago, in two minutes, five minutes later...
But 'minute', pronounced in the same way, also has another meaning. Do you know what it is?
And pronounced /maɪˈnjuːt/ (like 'my newt') it has another meaning altogether!
Listen to the programme to find out about these other meanings.
If you have a question you'd like us to answer, you can write to us or email: questions.chinaelt@bbc.co.uk
