How to pronounce majority
Say it like muh-JOR-uh-tee. Majority has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOR).
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- muh
- JOR
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Majority 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.
- JORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of majority
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-JOR-ih-tee.
What does majority mean?
- the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part“the majority of his customers prefer it”“the bulk of the work is finished”
- (elections) more than half of the votes
- the age at which persons are considered competent to manage their own affairs
Where does majority come from?
From Middle French maiorité, from Medieval Latin maiōritātem, accusative of Latin maiōritās, from Latin maior (“greater”).
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Questions about saying majority
How do you pronounce majority?
Say muh-JOR-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /məˈdʒɔrəti/. In British English it is /məˈdʒɒrɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in majority?
Majority has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOR). Broken into parts: muh · JOR · uh · tee.
Is majority pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /məˈdʒɒrɪti/ (muh-JOR-ih-tee).