How to Pronounce Majority

To pronounce "majority", say MAJ-or-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈd͡ʒɒɹɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/məˈd͡ʒɒɹɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “majority”

"majority" has 3 syllables: maj-or-ity. It rhymes with authority and superiority, if that helps it stick.

What does majority mean?

noun

  1. More than half (50%) of some group.

    “The majority agreed that the new proposal was the best.”

  2. The difference between the winning vote and the rest of the votes.

    “The winner with 53% had a 6% majority over the loser with 47%.”

Antonyms

minority

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Words that rhyme with majority

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authoritysuperioritypriorityinferiorityminoritysororitysenioritysupermajoritydority

Related words

bulkconsensusmajoritarianvotemainstreamshareportionproportion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "majority"?▾

"Majority" has 3 syllables: maj · or · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "majority"?▾

The IPA transcription of "majority" is /məˈd͡ʒɒɹɪti/.

What does "majority" mean?▾

Majority: More than half (50%) of some group.

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