How to pronounce majorette
Say it like may-juh-RET. Majorette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET).
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- may
- juh
- RET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Majorette 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of majorette
American and British speakers say majorette in essentially the same way: /ˌmeɪdʒəˈrɛt/ in the US and /ˌmeɪdʒəˈrɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: may-juh-RET.
What does majorette mean?
- A female dancer who twirls and performs stunts with a lightweight baton, whether as a solo, in a group of majorettes, or in the company of a marching band.
Where does majorette come from?
Short for drum majorette, equivalent to major + -ette.
Words that rhyme with majorette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of majorette.
Questions about saying majorette
How do you pronounce majorette?
Say may-juh-RET. The American pronunciation is /ˌmeɪdʒəˈrɛt/. In British English it is /ˌmeɪdʒəˈrɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in majorette?
Majorette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET). Broken into parts: may · juh · RET.
Do Americans and Brits say majorette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmeɪdʒəˈrɛt/ and the British form is /ˌmeɪdʒəˈrɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.