major

/ˈmeɪdʒər/

Syllables ma·jor

Stress MA-jor

Phonics Breakdown

ma

/meɪ/

long a-e

jor

/dʒər/

soft g

Meaning

important; main; a subject of study at college

Sound Reference

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ma=/meɪ/(make) + jor=/dʒər/(manager)

Example

She decided to major in biology.