How to Pronounce Madeleine

To pronounce "madeleine", say MAD-el-ein-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmad(ə)lɛn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

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Letters

/ˈmad(ə)lɛn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “madeleine”

"madeleine" has 4 syllables: mad-el-ein-e. It rhymes with den and phren, if that helps it stick.

What does madeleine mean?

noun

  1. A French type of small gateau or sponge cake, often shaped like an elongated scallop shell.
  2. Something which brings back a memory; a source of nostalgia or evocative memories.

Words that rhyme with madeleine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

denphrenkengrenhenagainpenamenfenzenbenmen

Related words

mariemagdalenemagdalenmadelinesophiemedellinislandsmaddalena

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "madeleine"?▾

"Madeleine" has 4 syllables: mad · el · ein · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "madeleine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "madeleine" is /ˈmad(ə)lɛn/.

What does "madeleine" mean?▾

Madeleine: A French type of small gateau or sponge cake, often shaped like an elongated scallop shell.

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