How to pronounce Madrid
Say it like muh-DRID. Madrid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRID).
- muh
- DRID
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Madrid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DRIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Madrid
American and British speakers say Madrid in essentially the same way: /məˈdrɪd/ in the US and /məˈdrɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-DRID.
What does Madrid mean?
- The capital city of Spain.
- A province of the Community of Madrid, Spain. Capital: Madrid.
- A town and municipality of Western Savanna Province, Cundinamarca department, Colombia.
Where does Madrid come from?
Borrowed from Spanish Madrid.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- capital of spain
- spanish capital
Words that rhyme with Madrid
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Madrid.
Questions about saying Madrid
How do you pronounce Madrid?
Say muh-DRID. The American pronunciation is /məˈdrɪd/. In British English it is /məˈdrɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Madrid?
Madrid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRID). Broken into parts: muh · DRID.
Do Americans and Brits say Madrid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈdrɪd/ and the British form is /məˈdrɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.