How to pronounce may

Say it like this: /meɪ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/meɪ/

What does may mean?

verbTo be strong; to have power (over).

To be able; can.

To be able to go.

nounThe hawthorn bush or its blossoms.

“The fire from Lindfield was coming down the grassy hillside to the right between the hedges of may.”

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