How to pronounce mesdames
Say it like may-DAMZ. Mesdames has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAMZ).
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- may
- DAMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesdames pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- DAMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mesdames
American and British speakers say mesdames in essentially the same way: /meɪˈdæmz/ in the US and /meɪˈdæmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: may-DAMZ.
What does mesdames mean?
- plural of madam How to pronounce madam
- plural of madame How to pronounce madame
Questions about saying mesdames
How do you pronounce mesdames?
Say may-DAMZ. The American pronunciation is /meɪˈdæmz/. In British English it is /meɪˈdæmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesdames?
Mesdames has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAMZ). Broken into parts: may · DAMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say mesdames the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /meɪˈdæmz/ and the British form is /meɪˈdæmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.