How to Pronounce "mermaid"
word
/ˈmɝˌmeɪd/
MUR-mayd
/mˈɜːmeɪd/
MUR-mayd
Definition
A mermaid is a mythical creature with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish, often found in stories and legends about the sea.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɝˌmeɪd/
British English
/mˈɜːmeɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUR-mayd
UK
MUR-mayd
Listen in Context
The little girl dressed as a mermaid for the party.
He read a story about a mermaid and a sailor.
A mermaid has a fish tail instead of legs.
People say they saw a mermaid swimming near the rocks last night.