mayor

How to Split "mayor" into Syllables

The word mayor is divided into 1 syllables: mayor. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• mayor — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of mayor:

• IPA: /ˈmɛə/

📖 Definitions

1. The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, etc., formerly (historical) usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally.
2. In some parts the burlesque civic official was designated ‘Mayor of the Pig Market’.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English maire, from Old French maire (“head of a city or town government”), a substantivation of Old French maire (“greater”), from Latin maior (“bigger, greater, superior”), comparative of magnus (“big, great”). Doublet of major. Cognate with Old High German meior (“estate manager, steward, bailiff”) (modern German Meier), Middle Dutch meier (“administrator, steward, bailiff”) (modern Dutch meier). Displaced Old English burgealdor (“a ruler of a city, may...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare mayor with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
mayor	1	mayor
myrrh	1	myrrh
Mainer	2	main-er
Mamore	3	ma-mo-re
Meir	1	meir

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to mayor:

May, Maya, Mayo, Mayan, maybe, Mayer, Mayra, mayday.