How to pronounce mermaids
Say it like MUR-maydz. Mermaids has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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US American/ˈmɝˌmeɪdz/MUR-maydz
UK British/ˈmɜːˌmeɪdz/MUR-maydz
- MUR
- maydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mermaids pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- maydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mermaids
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-maydz.
What does mermaids mean?
noun
- plural of mermaid How to pronounce mermaid
Questions about saying mermaids
How do you pronounce mermaids?
Say MUR-maydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝˌmeɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːˌmeɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mermaids?
Mermaids has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · maydz.
Is mermaids pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɜːˌmeɪdz/ (MUR-maydz).