How to pronounce milady
Say it like mih-LAY-dee. Milady has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- mih
- LAY
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milady pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of milady
American and British speakers say milady in essentially the same way: /mɪˈleɪˌdi/ in the US and /mɪˈleɪdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-LAY-dee.
What does milady mean?
- To address as “milady”.
Where does milady come from?
Partly representing a colloquial pronunciation of my + lady, partly from French milady, from English my Lady.
Words that rhyme with milady
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of milady.
Questions about saying milady
How do you pronounce milady?
Say mih-LAY-dee. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈleɪˌdi/. In British English it is /mɪˈleɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milady?
Milady has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: mih · LAY · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say milady the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈleɪˌdi/ and the British form is /mɪˈleɪdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.