How to pronounce majoring
Say it like MAY-juh-ring. Majoring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- juh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Majoring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of majoring
American and British speakers say majoring in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪdʒərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmeɪdʒərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-juh-ring.
What does majoring mean?
- present participle and gerund of major How to pronounce major
Questions about saying majoring
How do you pronounce majoring?
Say MAY-juh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪdʒərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪdʒərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in majoring?
Majoring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · juh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say majoring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪdʒərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪdʒərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.