To pronounce "major", say MAJ-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/
IPA
"major" has 2 syllables: maj-or. It rhymes with agger and cager, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: majer — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“He used to be a major in the army.”
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"Major" has 2 syllables: maj · or.
The IPA transcription of "major" is /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/.
Major: A military rank between captain and lieutenant colonel.
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