How to Pronounce Maiden

To pronounce "maiden", say MAID-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmeɪdən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmeɪdən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “maiden”

"maiden" has 2 syllables: maid-en. It rhymes with laden and fade-in, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: madan, maden, mayden — easy to mix up when writing.

What does maiden mean?

noun

  1. One of the triune goddesses of the Lady in Wicca alongside the Crone and Mother representing a girl or a young woman

noun

  1. A girl or an unmarried young woman.
  2. A female virgin.

    “She's unmarried and still a maiden.”

adjective

  1. Virgin.
  2. (of a female, human or animal) Without offspring.

Synonyms

bachelorettemaidenly

Antonyms

Master

Words that rhyme with maiden

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ladenfade-inmenhadenradentrade-inaden-adanfaden

Related words

maidinauguralopeninginitiatoryfirstinitiativedamselwife

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maiden"?▾

"Maiden" has 2 syllables: maid · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "maiden"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maiden" is /ˈmeɪdən/.

What does "maiden" mean?▾

Maiden: One of the triune goddesses of the Lady in Wicca alongside the Crone and Mother representing a girl or a young woman

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