How to pronounce maimed
Say it like MAYMD. Maimed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAYMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maimed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of maimed
American and British speakers say maimed in essentially the same way: /meɪmd/ in the US and /meɪmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYMD.
What does maimed mean?
- Partially or wholly deprived of the use of some part of the body, usually by wounding or injury.
- Impaired or defective in some way.
- simple past and past participle of maim How to pronounce maim
Where does maimed come from?
From Middle English maymed, ymaymed.
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Words that rhyme with maimed
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Questions about saying maimed
How do you pronounce maimed?
Say MAYMD. The American pronunciation is /meɪmd/. In British English it is /meɪmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maimed?
Maimed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAYMD.
Do Americans and Brits say maimed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /meɪmd/ and the British form is /meɪmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.