Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

f-sharp major

/ˈɛf ʃɑɹp ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.33 in modern English

Syllables
f-sharp -ma-jor
IPA
/ˈɛf ʃɑɹp ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/
28
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The major key with the notes F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, and E♯, the key signature of which has six sharps.

Uncountable

noun

The major chord with the notes F♯, A♯, and C♯.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɛf ʃɑɹp ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/
  • British English: /ˈɛf ʃɑːp ˈmeɪ.dʒə/

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce f-sharp major?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛf ʃɑɹp ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/.
What does f-sharp major mean?
The major key with the notes F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, and E♯, the key signature of which has six sharps.

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