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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable ma
  • 5 letters
Syllables
ma-jor: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: MA-jor.
Pronunciation
/ˈmeɪdʒɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ma-jor.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide major into syllables?

major divides as ma-jor. ma-jor: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in major?

Major has 2 syllables (ma-jor).

Which syllable is stressed in major?

The stressed syllable in major is ma. The 1st syllable is stressed: MA-jor.

How do you pronounce major?

/ˈmeɪdʒɚ/ in American English.