How to pronounce majordomo
Say it like may-jer-DOH-moh. Majordomo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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- may
- jer
- DOH
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Majordomo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of majordomo
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: may-juh-DOH-moh.
What does majordomo mean?
- The head servant or official in a royal Spanish or Italian household; later, any head servant in a wealthy household in a foreign country; a leading servant or butler.
- A manager of a hacienda, ranch or estate.
- Any overseer, organizer, person in command.
Where does majordomo come from?
From Italian maggiordomo and Spanish mayordomo, from Late Latin maior domūs (“steward”), from Latin maior (“main, principal”) + genitive singular of domus (“household”).
Words that rhyme with majordomo
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Questions about saying majordomo
How do you pronounce majordomo?
Say may-jer-DOH-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmeɪdʒɚˈdoʊmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌmeɪdʒəˈdəʊməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in majordomo?
Majordomo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: may · jer · DOH · moh.
Is majordomo 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 /ˌmeɪdʒəˈdəʊməʊ/ (may-juh-DOH-moh).