How to Pronounce "minority"
word
/maɪˈnɔɹəti/
my-NOR-uh-dee
/maɪnˈɒɹɪti/
my-NO-ri-tee
Definition
A minority is a group of people who are fewer in number compared to others in a larger population. It can also mean being under the legal age of adulthood.
IPA Transcription
American English
/maɪˈnɔɹəti/
British English
/maɪnˈɒɹɪti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
my-NOR-uh-dee
UK
my-NO-ri-tee
Listen in Context
Women are still a minority in some scientific fields.
The school supports students from minority groups.
Only a minority of people voted in the election.
He grew up as part of an ethnic minority in his country.