How to Pronounce "gentlewoman"
word
JEN-uhl-WOO-muhn
JEN-tuhl-WOOM-uhn
Definition
A gentlewoman is a woman of high social status or good manners, often respected for her refined behavior and upbringing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɛnəɫˌwʊmən/, /ˈdʒɛntəɫˌwʊmən
British English
dʒˈɛntəlwˌʊmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEN-uhl-WOO-muhn
UK
JEN-tuhl-WOOM-uhn
Listen in Context
She was known as a gentlewoman of great kindness.
The gentlewoman greeted everyone politely at the party.
My grandmother acted like a true gentlewoman all her life.
Even in a difficult situation, she remained a gentlewoman and never raised her voice.