How to Pronounce "maidenhood"
word
ˈmeɪd(ə)nhʊd
MAYD-n-hood
mˈeɪdənhˌʊd
MAYD-uhn-hood
Definition
Maidenhood refers to the state or period of being a young unmarried woman, especially before having any sexual experience. It is mostly used in literary or old-fashioned language.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪd(ə)nhʊd
British English
mˈeɪdənhˌʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYD-n-hood
UK
MAYD-uhn-hood
Listen in Context
Her maidenhood was celebrated in the village ceremony.
In old stories, losing maidenhood was a big event.
The poem spoke of youth and maidenhood.
She guarded her maidenhood as something precious.