How to pronounce maidenhair
Say it like MAY-dun-hairr. Maidenhair has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmeɪdənhɛrr/MAY-dun-hairr
UK British/ˈmeɪdənhɛə/MAY-dun-hair
- MAY
- dun
- hairr
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maidenhair pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hairrKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of maidenhair
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAY-dun-hair.
What does maidenhair mean?
noun
- A woman's pubic hair.
- Either of two species of genus Adiantum of fern with delicate, hair-like stalks, especially Adiantum capillus-veneris.
- Either of two ericaceous plants: creeping snowberry (Gaultheria hispidula) or checkerberry (G. procumbens).
Where does maidenhair come from?
From maiden + hair.
Questions about saying maidenhair
How do you pronounce maidenhair?
Say MAY-dun-hairr. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪdənhɛrr/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪdənhɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maidenhair?
Maidenhair has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · dun · hairr.
Is maidenhair pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmeɪdənhɛə/ (MAY-dun-hair).