mayor

/ˈmeɪər/

Syllables may·or

Stress MAY-or

Phonics Breakdown

may

/meɪ/

long ai

or

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

the elected leader of a city or town

Sound Reference

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may=/meɪ/(day) + or=/ər/(actor)

Example

The mayor gave a speech at city hall.