How to pronounce handmaid
Say it like HAND-mayd. Handmaid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND).
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- HAND
- mayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handmaid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- maydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does handmaid mean?
- A moth of the species Dysauxes ancilla.
Where does handmaid come from?
Inherited from Middle English handemayde, hand-maide, handmaide, handmayd, hand mayde, hand-mayde, haundmaid, hondemayde, hondmaide, hond-mayde.
Words that rhyme with handmaid
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Words that sound like handmaid
Questions about saying handmaid
How do you pronounce handmaid?
Say HAND-mayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændˌmeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handmaid?
Handmaid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAND). Broken into parts: HAND · mayd.
What words sound the same as handmaid?
Handmaid sounds the same as handmade in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.