How to Pronounce Maypole

To pronounce "maypole", say MAYP-ol-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

MAYP-ol-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “maypole”

"maypole" has 3 syllables: mayp-ol-e.

What does maypole mean?

noun

  1. A pole, garlanded with streamers held by people who dance around it to celebrate May Day.
  2. A maypole-like structure of sticks placed about a sapling in the bowers of certain species of bowerbird.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "maypole"?▾

"Maypole" has 3 syllables: mayp · ol · e.

What does "maypole" mean?▾

Maypole: A pole, garlanded with streamers held by people who dance around it to celebrate May Day.

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