How to Pronounce "maitre"
word
ˈmeɪtɹə
MAY-truh
ˈmeɪtrə
MAY-truh
Definition
A "maitre" (short for "maitre d'hôtel") is the head waiter or manager in a restaurant, in charge of seating guests and overseeing service.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪtɹə
British English
ˈmeɪtrə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAY-truh
UK
MAY-truh
Listen in Context
The maitre greeted us at the door.
Ask the maitre if they have a table for two.
The maitre is responsible for the staff.
If you have a problem with your table, just talk to the maitre.