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major

How many syllables in major?

  2 syllables

Divide major into syllables:   ma-jor
Stressed syllable in major:   ma-jor
How to pronounce major:   mey-jer
How to say major:

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Synonyms for major


1 syllable
  • chief
  • gross
  • main
  • great
  • key
  • prime
2 syllables
  • basic
  • driving
  • keynote
  • senior
  • biggest
  • foremost
  • largest
3 syllables
4 syllables
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What rhymes with major

2 syllables
  • ager
  • gauger
  • Major
  • pager's
  • wager
  • cager
  • major
  • pager
  • stager
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