How to pronounce mesdemoiselles
Say it like may-dum-wuh-ZELZ. Mesdemoiselles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZELZ).
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- may
- dum
- wuh
- ZELZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesdemoiselles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZELZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mesdemoiselles
American and British speakers say mesdemoiselles in essentially the same way: /ˌmeɪdəmwəˈzɛlz/ in the US and /ˌmeɪdəmwəˈzɛlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: may-dum-wuh-ZELZ.
What does mesdemoiselles mean?
- plural of mademoiselle How to pronounce mademoiselle
Questions about saying mesdemoiselles
How do you pronounce mesdemoiselles?
Say may-dum-wuh-ZELZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌmeɪdəmwəˈzɛlz/. In British English it is /ˌmeɪdəmwəˈzɛlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesdemoiselles?
Mesdemoiselles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZELZ). Broken into parts: may · dum · wuh · ZELZ.
Do Americans and Brits say mesdemoiselles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmeɪdəmwəˈzɛlz/ and the British form is /ˌmeɪdəmwəˈzɛlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.