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How to pronounce 'maybe' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "maybe" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "maybe"

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Simple pronunciation
may-bee
IPA transcription
/ˈmeɪ.bi/
Word frequency
258th

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What does "maybe" mean?

  1. used to show that something is possible or that something might be true

Examples of "maybe" in a sentence

  • I will maybe go to the party later.
  • Maybe we can find a solution together.
  • There's maybe a chance of rain tomorrow.

How common is "maybe"?

Maybe is the 258th most common word in English.

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