How to pronounce madras
Say it like MAD-rus. Madras has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD).
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- MAD
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Madras 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of madras
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: muh-DRAS.
What does madras mean?
- A brightly colored cotton fabric with a checked or striped pattern.
- A large handkerchief of this fabric, worn on the head in the West Indies.
- Alternative form of Madras (“type of curry”).
Where does madras come from?
From Madras, former name of the Indian city Chennai, where it was first produced.
Questions about saying madras
How do you pronounce madras?
Say MAD-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædrəs/. In British English it is /məˈdræs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in madras?
Madras has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD). Broken into parts: MAD · rus.
Is madras pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /məˈdræs/ (muh-DRAS).