How to Pronounce Maya

To pronounce "maya", say MAY-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

MAY-a

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💡 Tip for remembering “maya”

"maya" has 2 syllables: may-a. It rhymes with pariah and playa, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: maia — easy to mix up when writing.

What does maya mean?

noun

  1. Magic; supernatural power as held by the gods.
  2. The power by which the universe is made to appear; the illusion of the phenomenal world, as opposed to its true or spiritual reality.

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Words that rhyme with maya

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pariahplayajeremiaheliapapayarupiahdayaplisetskayaaja

Related words

mayanyucatecguatemalanmagicbabymongquichemayans

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maya"?▾

"Maya" has 2 syllables: may · a.

What does "maya" mean?▾

Maya: Magic; supernatural power as held by the gods.

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