How to pronounce majesty
Say it like MAJ-uh-stee. Majesty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ).
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- MAJ
- uh
- stee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Majesty 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- steeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of majesty
American and British speakers say majesty in essentially the same way: /ˈmædʒəsti/ in the US and /ˈmædʒəsti/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAJ-uh-stee.
What does majesty mean?
- impressiveness in scale or proportion
Where does majesty come from?
From Middle English majeste, mageste, from Old French majesté, from Latin maiestātem, (literally, "the quality of being greater”).
Questions about saying majesty
How do you pronounce majesty?
Say MAJ-uh-stee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædʒəsti/. In British English it is /ˈmædʒəsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in majesty?
Majesty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ). Broken into parts: MAJ · uh · stee.
Do Americans and Brits say majesty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmædʒəsti/ and the British form is /ˈmædʒəsti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.