How to pronounce maudlin
Say it like MAWD-lin. Maudlin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWD).
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- MAWD
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maudlin 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.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of maudlin
American and British speakers say maudlin in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔdlɪn/ in the US and /ˈmɔːdlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAWD-lin.
What does maudlin mean?
- Affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner, especially because of drunkenness.
- Extravagantly or excessively sentimental; mawkish, self-pitying.
Where does maudlin come from?
From Middle English Maudelen, a dialectal form of Mary Magdalene (typically depicted weeping), from Old French Madelaine (whence Madeleine), from Late Latin Magdalena (see Magdalena, Magdalene, and Maudlin).
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Questions about saying maudlin
How do you pronounce maudlin?
Say MAWD-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔdlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːdlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maudlin?
Maudlin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWD). Broken into parts: MAWD · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say maudlin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔdlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmɔːdlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.