How to pronounce madlad
Say it like MAD-lad. Madlad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD).
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- MAD
- lad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Madlad 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.
- ladGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of madlad
American and British speakers say madlad in essentially the same way: /ˈmædˌlæd/ in the US and /ˈmædˌlæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAD-lad.
What does madlad mean?
- Alternative form of mad lad (“a young man who engages in dangerous behaviour”).
Where does madlad come from?
Compound of mad + lad.
Questions about saying madlad
How do you pronounce madlad?
Say MAD-lad. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædˌlæd/. In British English it is /ˈmædˌlæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in madlad?
Madlad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD). Broken into parts: MAD · lad.
Do Americans and Brits say madlad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmædˌlæd/ and the British form is /ˈmædˌlæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.