How to Pronounce Mayors

To pronounce "mayors", say MAY-ors — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

MAY-ors

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💡 Tip for remembering “mayors”

"mayors" has 2 syllables: may-ors. It rhymes with players and purveyors, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: maiers, mayers — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mayors mean?

noun

  1. The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, &c., formerly usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally.
  2. Short for mayor of the palace, the royal stewards of the Frankish Empire.

Synonyms

mayoressLord Provostboroughmasterburgomasterpraetorprovost

Words that rhyme with mayors

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

playerspurveyorsdoomsayersnaysayerslayersprayerssurveyorstaxpayerspayerssprayersstrayersbricklayers

Related words

chairmenchairpersonsconservativeconservativescouncillorsdeansgovernorgovernors

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mayors"?▾

"Mayors" has 2 syllables: may · ors.

What does "mayors" mean?▾

Mayors: The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, &c., formerly usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally.

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