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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.