How to Pronounce "major"
word
/ˈmeɪdʒɝ/
MAY-jur
/mˈeɪdʒɐ/
MAY-juh
Definition
Describes something or someone that is very important, large, or serious. Also refers to a student's main field of study at university, a military rank, or a type of musical scale.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmeɪdʒɝ/
British English
/mˈeɪdʒɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAY-jur
UK
MAY-juh
Listen in Context
This is a major problem for the company.
Her major is biology.
He was promoted to major in the army.
The weather is going to be a major factor in the race.