How to Pronounce Sergeant-major

To pronounce "sergeant-major", say SERG-eantm-aj-or — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SERG-eantm-aj-or

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"sergeant-major" has 4 syllables: serg-eantm-aj-or.

What does sergeant-major mean?

noun

  1. A senior non-commissioned appointment in the Army of a company or unit, directly responsible to the officer in charge for their soldiers' performance, standards, discipline, morale, welfare, et al, that can be held by a Warrant Officer or above.
  2. (plural sergeants major) The most senior rank of non-commissioned officer in the United States Army, ranking above a first sergeant. In the United States Marine Corps it ranks above First Sergeant and is equal in grade to Master Gunnery Sergeant.

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How many syllables are in "sergeant-major"?▾

"Sergeant-major" has 4 syllables: serg · eantm · aj · or.

What does "sergeant-major" mean?▾

Sergeant-major: A senior non-commissioned appointment in the Army of a company or unit, directly responsible to the officer in charge for their soldiers' performance, standards, discipline, morale, welfare, et al, that can be held by a Warrant Officer or above.

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