How to Pronounce Gendarme

To pronounce "gendarme", say GEND-arm-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ʒɒn.ˈdɑːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ʒɒn.ˈdɑːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gendarme”

"gendarme" has 3 syllables: gend-arm-e. It rhymes with charm and alarm, if that helps it stick.

What does gendarme mean?

noun

  1. A member of the gendarmerie, a military body charged with police duties.
  2. Policeman.

Words that rhyme with gendarme

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

charmalarmharmsmarmarmcharmefarmdisarmfirearmunarmforearmunderarm

Related words

gendarmeriepolicepolicemanconstabularyconstablecstwatchdogpolicemen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gendarme"?▾

"Gendarme" has 3 syllables: gend · arm · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "gendarme"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gendarme" is /ʒɒn.ˈdɑːm/.

What does "gendarme" mean?▾

Gendarme: A member of the gendarmerie, a military body charged with police duties.

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