How to pronounce madam
Say it like MAD-um. Madam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD).
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- MAD
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Madam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of madam
American and British speakers say madam in essentially the same way: /ˈmædəm/ in the US and /ˈmædəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAD-um.
What does madam mean?
- a woman of refinement“a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady”
Where does madam come from?
From Middle English madame, from Old French madame, from ma (“my”) + dame (“lady”), from post-classical Latin mea domina.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with madam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of madam.
Questions about saying madam
How do you pronounce madam?
Say MAD-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædəm/. In British English it is /ˈmædəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in madam?
Madam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD). Broken into parts: MAD · um.
Do Americans and Brits say madam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmædəm/ and the British form is /ˈmædəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.