How to pronounce maidenhead
Say it like MAY-dun-hed. Maidenhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- dun
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maidenhead 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.
- hedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of maidenhead
American and British speakers say maidenhead in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪdənhɛd/ in the US and /ˈmeɪdənhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-dun-hed.
What does maidenhead mean?
- The hymen.
- Virginity.
Where does maidenhead come from?
From maiden + -head.
Questions about saying maidenhead
How do you pronounce maidenhead?
Say MAY-dun-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪdənhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪdənhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maidenhead?
Maidenhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · dun · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say maidenhead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪdənhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪdənhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.