How to pronounce majestic
Say it like muh-JES-tik. Majestic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES).
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- muh
- JES
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Majestic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of majestic
American and British speakers say majestic in essentially the same way: /məˈdʒɛstɪk/ in the US and /məˈdʒɛstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-JES-tik.
What does majestic mean?
- majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters“his majestic presence”“olympian detachment”
- having or displaying great dignity or nobility“a gallant pageant”“lofty ships”
- belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler“golden age of imperial splendor”“purple tyrant”
Where does majestic come from?
From majesty + -ic, 1600s.
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Words that rhyme with majestic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of majestic.
Questions about saying majestic
How do you pronounce majestic?
Say muh-JES-tik. The American pronunciation is /məˈdʒɛstɪk/. In British English it is /məˈdʒɛstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in majestic?
Majestic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES). Broken into parts: muh · JES · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say majestic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈdʒɛstɪk/ and the British form is /məˈdʒɛstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.