How to pronounce "mái" in English
miː
MEE
Primary stress: MEE
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “mái”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
MEE
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "mái" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "mái" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "mái" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "mái" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Mái tóc hoàn hảo, trang phục hoàn hảo, trang điểm hoàn hảo.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “mái”
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Mái tóc hoàn hảo, trang phục hoàn hảo, trang điểm hoàn hảo.
Hear it in context: “mái”
437 clipsThe English word “mái” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as miː (phonetic respelling: MEE). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (MEE), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “mái” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 437 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “mái” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @0:22
“và tìm thấy bức ảnh hoàn hảo của chính mình. Mái tóc hoàn hảo, trang phục hoàn hảo, trang điểm hoàn hảo. Và ánh sáng dịu nhẹ đến mức bạn có thể lên trang bìa tạp chí Vogue.”
Definition & Meaning: “mái”
- A syllable used in sol-fa (solfège) to represent the third note of a major scale.
Example Sentences (1)
- “Mái tóc hoàn hảo, trang phục hoàn hảo, trang điểm hoàn hảo.”
Pronounce: “mái”
- Pronunciation:
- MEE
- Syllables:
- MEE
- Written Hyphenation:
- mi
- Primary stress:
- MEE
- IPA:
- miː
- Hear it in context
- mái
Words that Rhyme with “mái”
-iWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"mái" (⁄miː⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "mái" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about mái
How do you pronounce “mái”?
“mái” is pronounced ⁄miː⁄ (MEE). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “mái”?
The primary stress in “mái” is on “MEE”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “mái” mean?
A syllable used in sol-fa (solfège) to represent the third note of a major scale.
How can I hear “mái” used in real sentences?
This page has 437 real-world video examples of “mái” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “mái”?
Single-syllable words like "mái" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "mái" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.