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madame
Definition:
(nou) title used for a married Frenchwoman
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Common mistakes of madame pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "madame" with a short "a" sound, as in "cat." In reality, it should be pronounced with a long "a" sound /mæˈdæm/ in US English and /məˈdæm/ in UK English. Tip: Practice saying "mad" and "dam" to get the right sound.
- Stress misplacement: Some speakers place stress on the second syllable, saying "ma-DAME." The correct stress is on the last syllable, as in /mæˈdæm/ or /məˈdæm/. Tip: Emphasize the "dam" part when pronouncing "madame."
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is adding an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "mad-a-me." The correct pronunciation is two syllables /mæˈdæm/ or /məˈdæm/. Tip: Focus on the smooth transition between the two syllables without adding sounds.
- Mispronouncing the final "e": Some people pronounce the final "e" in "madame" too strongly, treating it like a separate syllable. In both US and UK pronunciations, the final "e" is silent. Tip: Remember that "madame" ends with "dam," not "dame."
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "madame" with "madam," leading to mispronunciation. While "madame" is pronounced /mæˈdæm/ in US and /məˈdæm/ in UK, "madam" has a slightly different stress pattern. Tip: Pay attention to context to distinguish between the two.