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minor
Definition:
(nou) a young person of either sex
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmaɪnə
Examples:
The piece also contains an intermission in the relative minor, F minor.
The redundancy in the section is minor.
It was cruel to disqualify for such a minor fault.
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Common mistakes of minor pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "mi-NOR" instead of "MI-nor". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable in "minor" /ˈmaɪ.nər/ (US) /ˈmaɪ.nə/ (UK).
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "minor" with a short "i" sound, saying "min-or". Tip: Focus on the long "i" sound /aɪ/ in "minor" to ensure clarity.
- Omitting the second syllable: A common mistake is to say "mine" instead of "minor". Tip: Practice pronouncing both syllables clearly: "MI-nor" /ˈmaɪ.nər/ (US) /ˈmaɪ.nə/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Learners sometimes mispronounce the second syllable as "nor" with a strong "o" sound. Tip: Use a schwa /ə/ in the second syllable to sound more natural: "MI-nər".
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers may overpronounce the "r" in "minor", making it sound like "min-or". Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and soft, as in "MI-nor" /ˈmaɪ.nər/ (US) /ˈmaɪ.nə/ (UK).