How to Pronounce "barmaid"
word
ˈbɑː(ɹ)meɪd
BAR-mayd
bˈɑːmeɪd
BAH-mayd
Definition
A woman who serves drinks at a bar or pub. The term is traditional and sometimes considered a bit old-fashioned.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑː(ɹ)meɪd
British English
bˈɑːmeɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAR-mayd
UK
BAH-mayd
Listen in Context
The barmaid served us two glasses of lemonade.
A friendly barmaid works at the local pub.
The barmaid smiled as she poured the drinks.
Everyone at the bar knows the barmaid by her first name.