American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'major' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "major" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "major"

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Simple pronunciation
may-jer
IPA transcription
/ˈmeɪ.ʤɚ/
Word frequency
600th

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What does "major" mean?

  1. 1.very large or important
  2. 2.the main subject that a student is studying at college or university

Examples of "major" in a sentence

  • She declared a major in education.
  • A major earthquake hit the city.
  • He served as a major in the army.

How common is "major"?

Major is the 600th most common word in English.

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