How to Pronounce "ministry"
word
/ˈmɪnəstɹi/
MI-nuh-stree
/mˈɪnɪstɹi/
MI-ni-stree
Definition
A ministry is a government department that manages a specific area (like education or health), or the work of a religious leader or organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɪnəstɹi/
British English
/mˈɪnɪstɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MI-nuh-stree
UK
MI-ni-stree
Listen in Context
He works at the Ministry of Finance.
The ministry announced new changes to the law.
She joined the church ministry last year.
After the election, the new government formed its ministry quickly.