How to pronounce comedienne
Say it like kuh-mee-dee-EN. Comedienne has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EN).
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- kuh
- mee
- dee
- EN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comedienne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of comedienne
American and British speakers say comedienne in essentially the same way: /kəˌmidiˈɛn/ in the US and /kəˌmiːdɪˈɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-mee-dih-EN.
What does comedienne mean?
- A female comedian.
Where does comedienne come from?
Borrowed from French comédienne, equivalent to comedy + -ienne.
Words that rhyme with comedienne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of comedienne.
Questions about saying comedienne
How do you pronounce comedienne?
Say kuh-mee-dee-EN. The American pronunciation is /kəˌmidiˈɛn/. In British English it is /kəˌmiːdɪˈɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comedienne?
Comedienne has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EN). Broken into parts: kuh · mee · dee · EN.
Do Americans and Brits say comedienne the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˌmidiˈɛn/ and the British form is /kəˌmiːdɪˈɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.