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"Minute": how to say it and when to use it

minute

/ˈmɪnət/

Short answer

In English you say: minute.

Example sentence

Wait one minute, please.

Key facts

English
minute
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪnət/
With a or an
a minute
Plural
minutes
Spelling
M-I-N-U-T-E
Number of letters
6
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Questions and answers

How do you spell minute?

Minute is spelled M-I-N-U-T-E. It has 6 letters.

What is the plural of minute?

The plural of minute is minutes.

Do you say a or an before minute?

Say a minute.

How do you use minute in a sentence?

For example: Wait one minute, please.

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