minis
The plural of "mini" is minis.
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and mini follows this rule.
Meaning: a miniskirt, or a Mini car (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with minis: the minis are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: minis'.
How do you pronounce it?
mini is pronounced /ˈmɪn.i/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use an apostrophe to make a plural. minis means more than one, while an apostrophe shows that something belongs to someone.
Did you know?
- The spoken plural ending has three sounds: /s/ after sounds like p, t and k, /ɪz/ after hissing sounds like s and ch and /z/ everywhere else.
Examples in context
- She wore minis in the sixties.Singular: She wore a mini in the sixties.
- Two Minis were parked outside.Singular: A Mini were parked outside.
