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minority
Definition:
(nou) a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part (nou) being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts (nou) any age prior to the legal age
Phonetic Transcription:
maɪˈnɒrɪti
Examples:
It is an irrevocable fact that they are in the minority.
The antonym for minority is majority.
The demagogues are an extreme minority.
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Common mistakes of minority pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mi-ˈnor-ity". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti" (UK) and "maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "nor" part.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners pronounce "minority" with a short "i" sound, as in "min-ˈor-ity". The correct pronunciation features a schwa sound in the second syllable: "maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti". Tip: Focus on the unstressed "i" sounding like "ih".
- Omitting syllables: It's common to hear "minority" pronounced with only three syllables, like "mi-ˈnor-ty". The correct pronunciation has four syllables: "maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti". Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to avoid dropping sounds.
- Mispronouncing the "r": Some may say "mi-ˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti" with a weak "r" sound. In both US and UK English, the "r" should be pronounced clearly: "maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti". Tip: Pay attention to how "r" is articulated in your accent.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners sometimes shorten the vowel sound in the first syllable, saying "mɪˈnor.ɪ.ti". The correct pronunciation has a diphthong: "maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti". Tip: Practice saying the first syllable with the long "i" sound to improve clarity.