How to Pronounce "Notre Dame"

Q: How do you pronounce Notre Dame?

Notre Dame is pronounced ˌnoʊtrəˈdɑːm. It originates from French. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Q: Is Notre Dame hard to pronounce?

Notre Dame is considered hard to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˌnoʊtrəˈdɑːm.

Hard

🌐 French word

IPA ˌnoʊtrəˈdɑːm

Syllables: no·tre dame

What does "Notre Dame" mean?

noun

The famous medieval cathedral in Paris, France; also the name of a university in Indiana.

Example: "The stunning architecture of Notre Dame attracts millions of tourists each year."

Origin of "Notre Dame"

From French Notre-Dame meaning Our Lady. The French pronunciation has a nasal final syllable.

How to Say "Notre Dame"

🗣️ Step by Step

noh-truh-DAHM, with stress on 'DAHM'. Say 'noh' like 'no', 'truh' to rhyme with 'the', and 'DAHM' like 'dahm', similar to 'palm' but with a deeper 'ah' sound.

⚠️ Common Mistake

The most common mistake is mispronouncing 'Dame' as 'daym' instead of 'dahm', which neglects the French pronunciation.

💬 Example

The stunning architecture of Notre Dame attracts millions of tourists each year.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce Notre Dame?

Notre Dame is pronounced ˌnoʊtrəˈdɑːm. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Is Notre Dame hard to pronounce?

Notre Dame is considered hard to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˌnoʊtrəˈdɑːm.

What language is Notre Dame from?

Notre Dame originates from French. From French Notre-Dame meaning Our Lady. The French pronunciation has a nasal final syllable.

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