How to pronounce “mayor”
Hear how “mayor (older / bigger)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | older / bigger |
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| Syllables | ma · yor (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: YOR. |
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| IPA | /ma.ˈʝoɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The y sounds like the y in "yes": mah-YOHR, not "MAY-or".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- y sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · LL and Y · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Mi hermano mayor vive en Lima.My older brother lives in Lima.
Mi abuela ya es mayor.My grandmother is elderly now.
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