How to Pronounce "inferiority"
word
ˌɪnfɪɹiˈɔɹɪˌti
in-feer-ee-OR-i-tee
ɪnfˌiəɹɪˈɒɹɪti
in-fee-uh-ROR-i-tee
Definition
The state of being lower in quality, status, or ability compared to others; it can also refer to the feeling that you are not as good as someone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnfɪɹiˈɔɹɪˌti
British English
ɪnfˌiəɹɪˈɒɹɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-feer-ee-OR-i-tee
UK
in-fee-uh-ROR-i-tee
Listen in Context
He struggled with feelings of inferiority at work.
A sense of inferiority can hurt your confidence.
Many children feel inferiority when comparing themselves to others.
His inferiority complex made it hard for him to join groups.