How to pronounce maenads
Say it like MEE-nadz. Maenads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- nadz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maenads pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nadzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of maenads
American and British speakers say maenads in essentially the same way: /ˈmiˌnædz/ in the US and /ˈmiːnædz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-nadz.
What does maenads mean?
- plural of maenad How to pronounce maenad
Questions about saying maenads
How do you pronounce maenads?
Say MEE-nadz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmiˌnædz/. In British English it is /ˈmiːnædz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maenads?
Maenads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · nadz.
Do Americans and Brits say maenads the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmiˌnædz/ and the British form is /ˈmiːnædz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.