How to pronounce Madame
Say it like MAD-um. Madame has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD).
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- MAD
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Madame 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 Madame
American and British speakers say Madame in essentially the same way: /ˈmædəm/ in the US and /ˈmædəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAD-um.
Other ways to say Madame
Madame also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- muh-DAM /məˈdæm/
What does Madame mean?
- title used for a married Frenchwoman
Words that rhyme with Madame
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Madame.
Words that sound like Madame
Questions about saying Madame
How do you pronounce Madame?
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 Madame?
Madame has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD). Broken into parts: MAD · um.
Do Americans and Brits say Madame 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.
What words sound the same as Madame?
Madame sounds the same as madam in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.