How to Pronounce "milkmaids"
word
ˈmɪlkˌmeɪdz
MILK-maydz
mˈɪlkmeɪdz
milk-MAYdz
Definition
Milkmaids are women who milk cows, especially as their job on a farm. Historically, they played an important role in dairy production.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪlkˌmeɪdz
British English
mˈɪlkmeɪdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MILK-maydz
UK
milk-MAYdz
Listen in Context
The milkmaids came early to milk the cows.
Many milkmaids worked on the village farm.
The painting showed two milkmaids with buckets.
In old stories, milkmaids are often seen singing as they work.