How to pronounce maidenless
Say it like MAY-dun-lus. Maidenless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- dun
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maidenless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maidenless
American and British speakers say maidenless in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪdənləs/ in the US and /ˈmeɪdənləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-dun-lus.
What does maidenless mean?
- Having no maidens.
- Uncharacteristic of a maiden; (by extension) vulgar, uncouth, unladylike.
Where does maidenless come from?
From maiden + -less. Popularized by its use in a quotation in the video game Elden Ring, released on February 25, 2022, referring to the "Maiden" guide who allows the player to progress.
Questions about saying maidenless
How do you pronounce maidenless?
Say MAY-dun-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪdənləs/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪdənləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maidenless?
Maidenless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · dun · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say maidenless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪdənləs/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪdənləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.