How to pronounce maids
Say it like MAYDZ. Maids is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAYDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maids pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of maids
American and British speakers say maids in essentially the same way: /meɪdz/ in the US and /meɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYDZ.
What does maids mean?
- plural of maid How to pronounce maid
Words that rhyme with maids
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maids.
Questions about saying maids
How do you pronounce maids?
Say MAYDZ. The American pronunciation is /meɪdz/. In British English it is /meɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maids?
Maids is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAYDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say maids the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /meɪdz/ and the British form is /meɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.