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1. Mayonnaise

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈmeɪ.ə.neɪz/
Alternative (American): /ˈmeɪ.oʊ.neɪz/

Syllable Breakdown

MAY — uh — nayz

How to pronounce it

MAY → like the month May

uh → a soft, quick sound (schwa): /ə/

NAYZ → rhymes with days, praise, maze


What to focus on

The stress is on the first syllable: MAY

Don’t pronounce it too fast; make the three syllables clear.

The middle sound is soft: not “MAY-OH-naise” (four syllables), but MAY-uh-nayz (three syllables).


Common Mistake

❌ “mah-yo-naze”
❌ “ma-yoh-nays”
✔️ Correct: MAY-uh-nayz
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2. Mayor

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈmeɪ.ər/ (2 syllables)
OR (more common in fast speech): /mɛr/ or /meər (almost 1 syllable)

Syllable Breakdown

MAY — er
(But blended smoothly)

How to pronounce it

Start with MAY

Then add a very quick er sound, like the ending of “teacher” but shorter.


Two real-life pronunciations (both correct)

1. Two-syllable:
MAY-er
(Clear and careful speech)


2. One-syllable (very common in American English):
MARE
(Rhymes with hair, pair, care)



What to focus on

Stress is on MAY.

The second sound should be light, not heavy.


Common Mistake

❌ Saying “mah-yaw”
❌ Adding extra syllables
✔️ Keep it short: MAY-er or MARE.

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