How to pronounce maize
Say it like MAYZ. Maize is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of maize
American and British speakers say maize in essentially the same way: /meɪz/ in the US and /meɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYZ.
What does maize mean?
- Corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays.
Where does maize come from?
Borrowed from Spanish maíz, from Taíno *mahis, *mahisi, from Proto-Arawak *marikɨ.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with maize
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maize.
Words that sound like maize
- maze
- may's
Questions about saying maize
How do you pronounce maize?
Say MAYZ. The American pronunciation is /meɪz/. In British English it is /meɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maize?
Maize is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say maize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /meɪz/ and the British form is /meɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as maize?
Maize sounds the same as maze, may's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.