How to pronounce maze
Say it like MAYZ. Maze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- MAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maze 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 maze
American and British speakers say maze in essentially the same way: /meɪz/ in the US and /meɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYZ.
What does maze mean?
- A labyrinth; a puzzle consisting of a complicated network of paths or passages, the aim of which is to find one's way through.
- Something made up of many confused or conflicting elements; a tangle.
Where does maze come from?
From Middle English mase, from Middle English masen (“to perplex, bewilder”); or perhaps from Old English *mæs (“delusion, bewilderment”); akin to Old English āmasian (“to perplex, confound”), Icelandic masa (“to chatter”).
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Words that rhyme with maze
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Words that sound like maze
Questions about saying maze
How do you pronounce maze?
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 maze?
Maze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say maze 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 maze?
Maze sounds the same as maize, Mays, may's, mayes, mays' in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.