How to Pronounce "gendarmes"
word
ˈʒɑnˌdɑɹm
ZHAN-darmz
dʒˈɛndɑːmz
jen-DAHMZ
Definition
'Gendarmes' refers to members of a French police force, especially those acting as military police, who are responsible for public security in certain areas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʒɑnˌdɑɹm
British English
dʒˈɛndɑːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ZHAN-darmz
UK
jen-DAHMZ
Listen in Context
The gendarmes patrol the village every night.
We saw gendarmes near the border.
The gendarmes wear blue uniforms.
The car broke down, but the gendarmes stopped to help us.