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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable nor
  • 8 letters
Syllables
mi-nor-i-ty: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: mi-NOR-i-ty.
Pronunciation
/maɪˈnɔrəti/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as mi-nority, minor-ity.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide minority into syllables?

minority divides as mi-nor-i-ty. mi-nor-i-ty: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in minority?

Minority has 4 syllables (mi-nor-i-ty).

Which syllable is stressed in minority?

The stressed syllable in minority is nor. The 2nd syllable is stressed: mi-NOR-i-ty.

How do you pronounce minority?

/maɪˈnɔrəti/ in American English.