How to Pronounce "masterminds"
word
ˈmæstɝˌmaɪndz
MAS-ter-myndz
mˈɑːstəmˌaɪndz
MAH-stuh-myndz
Definition
'Masterminds' are people who plan and control difficult or secret activities, often with great intelligence or skill. The word can also refer to people who are the main brains behind an idea or project.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmæstɝˌmaɪndz
British English
mˈɑːstəmˌaɪndz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAS-ter-myndz
UK
MAH-stuh-myndz
Listen in Context
The police finally caught the masterminds of the bank robbery.
The company was founded by two young masterminds.
The masterminds worked together to create a new kind of engine.
People say the masterminds behind the scheme never got caught.