How to pronounce gendarmerie
Say it like zhahn-DAR-muh-ree. Gendarmerie has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAR).
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- zhahn
- DAR
- muh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gendarmerie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zhahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gendarmerie
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zhon-DAH-muh-ree.
What does gendarmerie mean?
- A military body charged with police duties among the civilian population.
Where does gendarmerie come from?
Borrowed from French gendarmerie.
Words that rhyme with gendarmerie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gendarmerie.
Questions about saying gendarmerie
How do you pronounce gendarmerie?
Say zhahn-DAR-muh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ʒɑnˈdɑrməri/. In British English it is /ʒɒnˈdɑːməri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gendarmerie?
Gendarmerie has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAR). Broken into parts: zhahn · DAR · muh · ree.
Is gendarmerie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ʒɒnˈdɑːməri/ (zhon-DAH-muh-ree).