How to pronounce bridesmaids
Say it like BRYDZ-maydz. Bridesmaids has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRYDZ).
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- BRYDZ
- maydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bridesmaids pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- maydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bridesmaids
American and British speakers say bridesmaids in essentially the same way: /ˈbraɪdzˌmeɪdz/ in the US and /ˈbraɪdzˌmeɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRYDZ-maydz.
What does bridesmaids mean?
- plural of bridesmaid How to pronounce bridesmaid
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bridesmaid How to pronounce bridesmaid
Questions about saying bridesmaids
How do you pronounce bridesmaids?
Say BRYDZ-maydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraɪdzˌmeɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈbraɪdzˌmeɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bridesmaids?
Bridesmaids has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRYDZ). Broken into parts: BRYDZ · maydz.
Do Americans and Brits say bridesmaids the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbraɪdzˌmeɪdz/ and the British form is /ˈbraɪdzˌmeɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.