How to Pronounce "maiden voyage"
expression
MAY-dun VOY-ij
MAY-dun VOY-ij
Definition
The first journey made by a ship, plane, or other vehicle after it is newly built or launched.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪdən/ /ˈvɔɪədʒ/, /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ
British English
mˈeɪdən/ /vˈɔɪɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAY-dun VOY-ij
UK
MAY-dun VOY-ij
Listen in Context
The Titanic sank during its maiden voyage.
The new cruise ship left for its maiden voyage yesterday.
Many people watched the maiden voyage of the spaceship.
Everyone was nervous before the ship's maiden voyage because it was brand new.