How to pronounce magister
Say it like MAJ-ih-ster. Magister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ).
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- MAJ
- ih
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magister pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of magister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAJ-ih-stuh.
What does magister mean?
- Master; sir: a title used in the Middle Ages, given to a person in authority, or to one having a licence from a university to teach philosophy and the liberal arts.
- The possessor of a master's degree.
- The chief male celebrant of an occult ritual.
Where does magister come from?
Borrowed from Latin magister (“a master, chief, head, superior, director, teacher, etc.”), from magis (“more or great”) + -ter.
Questions about saying magister
How do you pronounce magister?
Say MAJ-ih-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædʒɪstər/. In British English it is /ˈmædʒɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magister?
Magister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ). Broken into parts: MAJ · ih · ster.
Is magister pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmædʒɪstə/ (MAJ-ih-stuh).