How to Pronounce "mediocrity"
word
ˌmidiˈɑkɹəti
mee-dee-AH-kruh-tee
mˌiːdɪˈɒkɹɪti
mee-di-OK-ri-tee
Definition
Mediocrity is the state of being average, ordinary, or not very good—not terrible, but not excellent either.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmidiˈɑkɹəti
British English
mˌiːdɪˈɒkɹɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mee-dee-AH-kruh-tee
UK
mee-di-OK-ri-tee
Listen in Context
He feared falling into mediocrity at work.
They do not accept mediocrity on their team.
Many are unhappy living in mediocrity.
For her, settling for mediocrity was never an option.