How to pronounce maidservant
Say it like MAYD-sur-vunt. Maidservant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYD).
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- MAYD
- sur
- vunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maidservant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- surGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maidservant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAYD-sur-vunt.
What does maidservant mean?
- A female servant; a maid.
Where does maidservant come from?
From Middle English maide servant; equivalent to maid + servant.
Questions about saying maidservant
How do you pronounce maidservant?
Say MAYD-sur-vunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪdˌsɝvənt/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪdˌsɜːvənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maidservant?
Maidservant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYD). Broken into parts: MAYD · sur · vunt.
Is maidservant 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 /ˈmeɪdˌsɜːvənt/ (MAYD-sur-vunt).