How to Pronounce Maim

To pronounce "maim", say MAIM — one syllable, IPA /meɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/meɪm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “maim”

"maim" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with proclaim and dame, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: mame, mayme — easy to mix up when writing.

What does maim mean?

noun

  1. A serious wound

verb

  1. To wound seriously; to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body.

    “He was maimed by a bear.”

Synonyms

mutilate

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Words that rhyme with maim

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proclaimdameframeexclaimshameacclaimaflameflamesamenamedefamegame

Related words

mutilationinjuremutilatehurtharmcrippledistortdisable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maim"?▾

"Maim" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "maim"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maim" is /meɪm/.

What does "maim" mean?▾

Maim: A serious wound

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