Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

e-flat major

/ˈiː flæt ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.53 in modern English

Syllables
e-flat -ma-jor
IPA
/ˈiː flæt ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/
22
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The major key with E-flat as its tonic, with the notes E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D the key signature of which has three flats

Uncountable

noun

The major chord with a root of E-flat.

Uncountable

noun

Alternative spelling of E flat major.

Uncountable

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How do you pronounce e-flat major?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈiː flæt ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/.
What does e-flat major mean?
The major key with E-flat as its tonic, with the notes E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D the key signature of which has three flats

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