How to pronounce maid
Say it like MAYD. Maid is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of maid
American and British speakers say maid in essentially the same way: /meɪd/ in the US and /meɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYD.
What does maid mean?
- a female domestic
- an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
Where does maid come from?
From Middle English mayde, maide, abbreviation of Middle English maiden from Old English mæġden (Old English mǣden).
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Words that rhyme with maid
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Words that sound like maid
Questions about saying maid
How do you pronounce maid?
Say MAYD. The American pronunciation is /meɪd/. In British English it is /meɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maid?
Maid is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say maid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /meɪd/ and the British form is /meɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as maid?
Maid sounds the same as made in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.