How to Pronounce Maybe

To pronounce "maybe", say MAYB-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmeɪbi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈmeɪbi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “maybe”

"maybe" has 2 syllables: mayb-e. It rhymes with baby and crybaby, if that helps it stick.

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

What does maybe mean?

noun

  1. Something that is possibly true.
  2. An answer that shows neither agreement nor disagreement.

    “The results of the poll were inconclusive. We got two yeses, three nos, and four maybes.”

adjective

  1. Possible; uncertain.

adverb

  1. Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty: it may be that...
  2. (as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).

Synonyms

perhapscould bemayhapsmight bepossiblepossiblyperadventure

Words that rhyme with maybe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

babycrybabymabeygrandbabyachebe

Related words

peradventurepossiblyperchanceperhapspossibleprobablycouldlikely

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maybe"?▾

"Maybe" has 2 syllables: mayb · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "maybe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maybe" is /ˈmeɪbi/.

What does "maybe" mean?▾

Maybe: Something that is possibly true.

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