How to pronounce Normandie
Say it like NOR-mun-dee. Normandie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR).
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- NOR
- mun
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Normandie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Normandie
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAW-mun-dee.
What does Normandie mean?
- a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie
Questions about saying Normandie
How do you pronounce Normandie?
Say NOR-mun-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔrməndi/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːməndi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Normandie?
Normandie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR). Broken into parts: NOR · mun · dee.
Is Normandie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnɔːməndi/ (NAW-mun-dee).