How to Pronounce "minor in"
expression
ˈmaɪnɝ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
MY-ner in
mˈaɪnɐ/ /ˈɪn
MY-nuh in
Definition
At college or university, to study a secondary subject in addition to your main subject (major).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmaɪnɝ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
mˈaɪnɐ/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MY-ner in
UK
MY-nuh in
Listen in Context
I want to minor in mathematics at university.
She minors in chemistry while majoring in biology.
Many students minor in subjects that interest them.
I’m majoring in engineering and minoring in business.