English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Mai Pronunciation
Mai is pronounced MY, IPA /ˈmaɪ/.
MY
US /ˈmaɪ/
Syllables: MY (1 syllable)
proper noun: A given name used in Vietnamese, Japanese, and Scandinavian families, and a common element in place names such as Chiang Mai.
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Mai in a Sentence
- Mai met us at the airport with her brother.
- We spent a week in Chiang Mai before heading south.
- Mai is a plum blossom in Vietnamese.
Common Mispronunciations of Mai
Not MAY
Unlike the English word may, this ai keeps the long i of mine. The difference matters because both names turn up in the same sentence often enough.
Not MAH-ee
One syllable. The two vowels glide into each other without a break, landing on a single sound.
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