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major
Definition:
(nou) a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain (nou) British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943) (nou) a university student who is studying a particular field as the principal subject (nou) the principal field of study of a student at a university
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmeɪdʒə
Examples:
The major nights are the main felicity.
It was a stopgap solution, never intended to be a design of major importance.
At this point, the major ones will be presented in the main Dyslexia article.
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Common mistakes of major pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "ma-JOR" instead of the correct "MA-jor" (ˈmeɪ.dʒər in US, ˈmeɪ.dʒə in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "a" as in "cat" rather than the correct long "a" sound as in "face." The correct pronunciation is "MA-jor" (ˈmeɪ.dʒər in US, ˈmeɪ.dʒə in UK). Tip: Practice saying "may" to get the right sound.
- Overemphasizing the "j" sound: Some may pronounce "j" too harshly, sounding like "dʒ" in "judge." The correct pronunciation is softer, as in "major" (ˈmeɪ.dʒər in US, ˈmeɪ.dʒə in UK). Tip: Focus on a smooth transition between the "a" and "j."
- Omitting the second syllable: Some speakers may say "MA" and cut off the "jor," making it sound incomplete. The full pronunciation is "MA-jor" (ˈmeɪ.dʒər in US, ˈmeɪ.dʒə in UK). Tip: Always include both syllables when speaking.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix "major" with "majority," leading to mispronunciation. "Major" (ˈmeɪ.dʒər in US, ˈmeɪ.dʒə in UK) has a distinct sound. Tip: Practice each word separately to establish clarity.