How to pronounce Maud
Say it like MAWD. Maud is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- MAWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maud pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Maud
American and British speakers say Maud in essentially the same way: /mɔd/ in the US and /mɔːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAWD.
What does Maud mean?
- A village in Aberdeenshire council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NJ9247).
- An unincorporated community in Wabash County, Illinois.
- An unincorporated community in Allamakee County, Iowa.
Where does Maud come from?
From Old French Mahaut.
Words that rhyme with Maud
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Maud.
Words that sound like Maud
- mod
- maude
Questions about saying Maud
How do you pronounce Maud?
Say MAWD. The American pronunciation is /mɔd/. In British English it is /mɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Maud?
Maud is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAWD.
Do Americans and Brits say Maud the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɔd/ and the British form is /mɔːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Maud?
Maud sounds the same as mod, maude in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.