How to pronounce Normandy
Say it like NOR-mun-dee. Normandy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR).
- NOR
- mun
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Normandy 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 Normandy
- 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 Normandy mean?
- An administrative region, historical province, and medieval kingdom in northwest France, on the English Channel. The modern region was created in 2016 with the merger of Upper Normandy and Lower Normandy.
Where does Normandy come from?
From Middle English Normandie, Normandye, from Old English Normandiġ, from Old French Normendie, from normant + -ie.
Words that rhyme with Normandy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Normandy.
Questions about saying Normandy
How do you pronounce Normandy?
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 Normandy?
Normandy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR). Broken into parts: NOR · mun · dee.
Is Normandy 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).