How to Pronounce "ministries"
word
ˈmɪnɪstɹiz
MIN-uh-streez
mˈɪnɪstɹɪz
MIN-iss-treez
Definition
Government departments or organizations responsible for specific areas, like education or health. 'Ministries' can also refer to religious organizations, but the government meaning is most common.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪnɪstɹiz
British English
mˈɪnɪstɹɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MIN-uh-streez
UK
MIN-iss-treez
Listen in Context
Many countries have separate ministries for health and education.
The government announced changes in several ministries.
There are five major ministries in this country.
After the elections, some ministries were merged to improve efficiency.