How to pronounce majuscule
Say it like MAJ-uh-skyool. Majuscule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce majuscule. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MAJ
- uh
- skyool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Majuscule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skyoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of majuscule
American and British speakers say majuscule in essentially the same way: /ˈmædʒəskjul/ in the US and /ˈmædʒəskjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAJ-uh-skyool.
What does majuscule mean?
- A capital letter, especially one used in ancient manuscripts.
- Capital letters.
Where does majuscule come from?
Borrowed from French majuscule, from Latin majuscula (littera).
Questions about saying majuscule
How do you pronounce majuscule?
Say MAJ-uh-skyool. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædʒəskjul/. In British English it is /ˈmædʒəskjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in majuscule?
Majuscule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ). Broken into parts: MAJ · uh · skyool.
Do Americans and Brits say majuscule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmædʒəskjul/ and the British form is /ˈmædʒəskjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.