How to Pronounce "majorettes"
word
ˌmeɪdʒəˈrɛts
may-juh-RETS
mˌeɪdʒəɹˈɛts
may-juh-RETS
Definition
Majorettes are performers, usually young women, who march in parades and twirl batons, often dancing in coordinated routines with a marching band.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmeɪdʒəˈrɛts
British English
mˌeɪdʒəɹˈɛts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
may-juh-RETS
UK
may-juh-RETS
Listen in Context
The majorettes performed at the school parade.
Children waved at the majorettes passing by.
There were five majorettes in matching uniforms.
Everyone cheered when the majorettes did their baton tricks.