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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable jor
  • 8 letters
Syllables
ma-jor-i-ty: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: ma-JOR-i-ty.
Pronunciation
/məˈdʒɔrəti/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ma-jority, major-ity.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide majority into syllables?

majority divides as ma-jor-i-ty. ma-jor-i-ty: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in majority?

Majority has 4 syllables (ma-jor-i-ty).

Which syllable is stressed in majority?

The stressed syllable in majority is jor. The 2nd syllable is stressed: ma-JOR-i-ty.

How do you pronounce majority?

/məˈdʒɔrəti/ in American English.