How to pronounce magus
Say it like MAY-gus. Magus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of magus
American and British speakers say magus in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪɡəs/ in the US and /ˈmeɪɡəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-gus.
What does magus mean?
- A magician; (derogatory) a conjurer or sorcerer, especially one who is a charlatan or trickster.
- A Zoroastrian priest.
Words that rhyme with magus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of magus.
Questions about saying magus
How do you pronounce magus?
Say MAY-gus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪɡəs/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magus?
Magus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · gus.
Do Americans and Brits say magus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪɡəs/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪɡəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.