How to pronounce mademoiselle
Say it like mad-uh-muh-ZEL. Mademoiselle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZEL).
- mad
- uh
- muh
- ZEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mademoiselle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- madGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mademoiselle
American and British speakers say mademoiselle in essentially the same way: /ˌmædəməˈzɛl/ in the US and /ˌmædəməˈzɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: mad-uh-muh-ZEL.
What does mademoiselle mean?
- A courtesy title for an unmarried woman in France or a French-speaking country.
- A young woman or girl, especially one who is French or French-speaking.
- To address as mademoiselle.
Where does mademoiselle come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French mademoiselle.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- silver perch
- bairdiella chrysoura
Words that rhyme with mademoiselle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mademoiselle.
Questions about saying mademoiselle
How do you pronounce mademoiselle?
Say mad-uh-muh-ZEL. The American pronunciation is /ˌmædəməˈzɛl/. In British English it is /ˌmædəməˈzɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mademoiselle?
Mademoiselle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZEL). Broken into parts: mad · uh · muh · ZEL.
Do Americans and Brits say mademoiselle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmædəməˈzɛl/ and the British form is /ˌmædəməˈzɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.