mayor
greater
Latin America
Simplified: mah-YOHR
IPA: ma'ʝoɾ
Spain
Simplified: mah-YOHR
IPA: ma'ʝoɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
yor
  • y like yes
  • y similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth