How to pronounce gentlelady
Say it like JEN-tuh-lay-dee. Gentlelady has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- tuh
- lay
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gentlelady pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gentlelady
American and British speakers say gentlelady in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛntəˌleɪdi/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛntəˌleɪdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-tuh-lay-dee.
What does gentlelady mean?
- A form of address for a woman. Also a reference to a female member of a legislature.
Questions about saying gentlelady
How do you pronounce gentlelady?
Say JEN-tuh-lay-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛntəˌleɪdi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛntəˌleɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gentlelady?
Gentlelady has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · tuh · lay · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say gentlelady the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛntəˌleɪdi/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛntəˌleɪdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.