How to Pronounce "minuses"
word
ˈmaɪnəsɪz
MY-nuh-siz
mˈaɪnəsɪz
MY-nuh-siz
Definition
'Minuses' are the disadvantages or negative aspects of something, usually when comparing options or weighing pros and cons.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmaɪnəsɪz
British English
mˈaɪnəsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MY-nuh-siz
UK
MY-nuh-siz
Listen in Context
Every option has its own minuses.
Let’s list the pluses and minuses of this plan.
There are some clear minuses to living so far away.
Honestly, the minuses almost outweigh the pluses for me.