How to pronounce maples
Say it like MAY-pulz. Maples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- pulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maples pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- pulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maples
American and British speakers say maples in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪpəlz/ in the US and /ˈmeɪpəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-pulz.
What does maples mean?
- plural of maple How to pronounce maple
Questions about saying maples
How do you pronounce maples?
Say MAY-pulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪpəlz/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maples?
Maples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · pulz.
Do Americans and Brits say maples the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪpəlz/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪpəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.