How to pronounce maim
Say it like MAYM. Maim is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAYM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of maim
American and British speakers say maim in essentially the same way: /meɪm/ in the US and /meɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYM.
What does maim mean?
- To wound seriously; to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body.“He was maimed by a bear.”
Where does maim come from?
From Middle English maymen, mahaymen, from Anglo-Norman maheimer, mahaigner, of Germanic origin; see mayhem.
Words that rhyme with maim
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maim.
Questions about saying maim
How do you pronounce maim?
Say MAYM. The American pronunciation is /meɪm/. In British English it is /meɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maim?
Maim is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAYM.
Do Americans and Brits say maim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /meɪm/ and the British form is /meɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.