How to Pronounce "vast majority"
expression
ˈvæst/ /məˈdʒɔɹəti
VAST muh-JOR-uh-tee
vˈɑːst/ /mədʒˈɒɹɪtˌi
VAHST muh-JOR-i-tee
Definition
A phrase used to describe almost all or nearly everyone or everything in a particular group; much more than just the majority.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvæst/ /məˈdʒɔɹəti
British English
vˈɑːst/ /mədʒˈɒɹɪtˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VAST muh-JOR-uh-tee
UK
VAHST muh-JOR-i-tee
Listen in Context
The vast majority of students passed the test.
The vast majority of birds can fly.
The vast majority of our customers are happy.
The vast majority of people have smartphones these days.