How to pronounce 'Minnie Miñoso' (CORRECTLY!)
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What about Minnie Miñoso? The tilde in Miñoso is a favorite topic of mine. I often tell my students about the first time I saw his name in a newspaper and how the lack of the 'ñ' completely changes the phonetic landscape of the word, turning a palatal nasal into a simple alveolar one.
📖 Meaning and Context:
Minnie Miñoso was a pioneering Cuban star and the first Black Cuban player in MLB, becoming an icon for the Chicago White Sox. A nine-time All-Star with five-tool talent, his aggressive style energized fans. Elected to the Hall of Fame in 2021, he is celebrated as a trailblazer for Latin American players.
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🌐 External Verification & Sources:
I looked at Wikipedia and used YouGlish to hear the pronunciation in Hall of Fame induction clips and Chicago White Sox retrospectives, ensuring the Spanish "ñ" in his surname was properly articulated by commentators.
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https://youglish.com/pronounce/minnie...
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