How to Pronounce "menial"
word
ˈminiəɫ
MEE-nee-uhl
mˈiːnɪəl
MEE-nee-uhl
Definition
Describes a task or job that is low in status, often involving simple or repetitive work that does not require special skills.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈminiəɫ
British English
mˈiːnɪəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEE-nee-uhl
UK
MEE-nee-uhl
Listen in Context
He was given a menial job cleaning the floors.
Many factory workers do menial tasks every day.
Washing dishes is considered a menial chore in many homes.
After losing his job, he had to take whatever menial work he could find.