English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Maple Pronunciation
Maple is pronounced MAY-puhl, IPA /ˈmeɪpəl/.
MAY-puhl
US /ˈmeɪpəl/ · UK /ˈmeɪpəl/
Syllables: MAY · puhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A tree with winged seeds, known for its syrup and its hard timber.
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Maple in a Sentence
- A maple shades the whole back garden.
- Pour maple syrup over the pancakes.
- The floor is laid in maple.
Common Mispronunciations of Maple
Not MA-puhl
Long ay in the opening beat, the vowel of day, which keeps maple well clear of apple.
Not may-PUHL
Keep the second beat quiet. That puhl closes the word without any force at all.
Tip: Two beats, MAY-puhl, the same rhythm as paper.
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