How do you pronounce "maiden"?

In American English: /ˈmeɪdən/ (MAYD-uhn). In British English: /mˈeɪdən/ (M-ayd). In Canadian English: /ˈmeɪdən/ (MAYD-uhn). In Australian English: /mˈeɪdən/ (M-ayd).

Is "maiden" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmeɪdən/ (MAYD-uhn), while in British English it's /mˈeɪdən/ (M-ayd).

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/ˈmeɪdən/

MAYD-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

meɪdmaid·ənen

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