How to pronounce majors
Say it like MAY-jerz. Majors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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US American/ˈmeɪdʒɚz/MAY-jerz
UK British/ˈmeɪdʒəz/MAY-juz
- MAY
- jerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Majors 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.
- jerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of majors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAY-juz.
What does majors mean?
noun
- the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)
Questions about saying majors
How do you pronounce majors?
Say MAY-jerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪdʒɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪdʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in majors?
Majors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · jerz.
Is majors 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 /ˈmeɪdʒəz/ (MAY-juz).