How to pronounce Majorca
Say it like muh-YOR-kuh. Majorca has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOR).
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- muh
- YOR
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Majorca 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.
- YORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Majorca
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-YAW-kuh.
What does Majorca mean?
- Alternative form of Mallorca: An island in the Mediterranean; largest of the Balearic Islands.
Where does Majorca come from?
From Latin īnsula maior (“larger island”); the intermediate form was *Maiōrica.
Questions about saying Majorca
How do you pronounce Majorca?
Say muh-YOR-kuh. The American pronunciation is /məˈjɔrkə/. In British English it is /məˈjɔːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Majorca?
Majorca has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOR). Broken into parts: muh · YOR · kuh.
Is Majorca 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 /məˈjɔːkə/ (muh-YAW-kuh).