How to Pronounce "minorities"
word
maɪˈnɔɹətiz/, /məˈnɔɹətiz
my-NOR-i-teez or muh-NOR-i-teez
maɪnˈɒɹɪtiz
my-NOR-i-teez
Definition
Groups of people who are different from the majority of the population in a country, often based on ethnicity, religion, or culture.
IPA Transcription
American English
maɪˈnɔɹətiz/, /məˈnɔɹətiz
British English
maɪnˈɒɹɪtiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
my-NOR-i-teez or muh-NOR-i-teez
UK
my-NOR-i-teez
Listen in Context
Some countries have many minorities with different languages.
Laws protect the rights of minorities.
Schools teach about the cultures of minorities.
Minorities sometimes face challenges finding equal jobs.