Below are example sentences using “minute” in both meanings: a minute as unit of time, and minute as “very small”. Each section shows the Plain version and one or more workarounds to force the intended pronunciation in VoiceOver.
Plain:
I waited for a minute before she arrived.
Workaround A — aria-label (simple inline):
I waited for a minute before she arrived.
Workaround B — hidden visual text + accessible replacement:
I waited for a minute (time) before she arrived.
Expected in these Workarounds: VoiceOver will say “MIN-it” or “minute (time)” to clarify the meaning and fix mispronunciation.
Plain:
He examined the minute details under the lens.
Workaround A — aria-label (phonetic spelling):
He examined the minute details under the lens.
Workaround B — hidden visual + accessible clarification:
He examined the minute, meaning very small details under the lens.
Expected: VoiceOver should pronounce “minute” with the “my-noot” vowel sound, or read “minute, meaning very small.”
aria-label may or may not work depending on VO version and language settings; test with your version.aria-hidden + visually-hidden .sr-only) tends to be more reliable in practice.