How Do You Spell BELLE DAME?

Pronunciation: [bˈɛl dˈe͡ɪm] (IPA)

Belle Dame is a French phrase that translates to "beautiful lady" in English. The word "belle" is pronounced 'bɛl', with a short vowel sound in the first syllable and a silent "e" at the end. "Dame" is pronounced 'dæm', with a short "a" sound and a silent "e" at the end. When combined, "Belle Dame" is pronounced 'bɛl dæm', with the stress on the first syllable of each word. The spelling of the phrase follows traditional French spelling practices.

Etymology of BELLE DAME

The phrase "Belle Dame" is of French origin. "Belle" means "beautiful" in French, and "Dame" means "Lady" or "woman". When used together, "Belle Dame" translates to "beautiful lady" or "beautiful woman". It is often used to refer to a woman who is elegant, attractive, or sophisticated. In literature and poetry, the term has been used to describe a fairytale-like, captivating woman, as seen in the famous poem "La Belle Dame sans Merci" by John Keats.