How to pronounce maidenhood
Say it like MAY-dun-hud. Maidenhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- dun
- hud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maidenhood 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.
- hudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of maidenhood
American and British speakers say maidenhood in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪdənhʊd/ in the US and /ˈmeɪdənhʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-dun-hud.
What does maidenhood mean?
- The condition of being a maiden; the time when one is a maiden or young girl.
- A woman's virginity or maidenhead.
- Freshness; newness.
Where does maidenhood come from?
From Middle English maydenhede, maydenhode, from Old English mæġdenhād (“maidenhood”).
Questions about saying maidenhood
How do you pronounce maidenhood?
Say MAY-dun-hud. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪdənhʊd/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪdənhʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maidenhood?
Maidenhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · dun · hud.
Do Americans and Brits say maidenhood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪdənhʊd/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪdənhʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.