How Do You Pronounce Chanel Coco Mademoiselle?

If you’re a fan of luxury fragrances, you’ve likely stumbled across Chanel Coco Mademoiselle at one point or another. But how exactly do you pronounce it?

First off, let’s break down the name. “Chanel” is fairly straightforward – it’s pronounced “shuh-nell” (with the emphasis on the second syllable). But things get a bit trickier with “Coco Mademoiselle.”

To start, let’s tackle “Coco.” This is actually a nickname given to Chanel herself (real name: Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel).

The story goes that she picked up the nickname while working as a cabaret singer, where she performed a song called “Qui qu’a vu Coco dans l’Trocadéro?” (“Who’s seen Coco at the Trocadero?”) Regardless of its origins, “Coco” is pronounced “koh-koh” (again, with the emphasis on the second syllable).

Now onto “Mademoiselle.” This is simply the French word for “Miss,” and is often used to address young, unmarried women. In terms of pronunciation, it’s something like “mah-duh-mwah-zell” (with the emphasis on the second syllable).

So putting it all together, “Chanel Coco Mademoiselle” would be pronounced something like “shuh-nell koh-koh mah-duh-mwah-zell.”

Of course, if you’re not comfortable attempting a French accent or pronunciation, there’s nothing wrong with sticking to an anglicized version – something like “shuh-nell koh-koh mad-uh-muh-zel” would still get your point across. And ultimately, what matters most is how much you love wearing this iconic fragrance – no matter how you choose to say its name.

For those who want to see this breakdown visually, here’s a quick summary:

How to pronounce Chanel Coco Mademoiselle

Chanel: shuh-nell

Coco: koh-koh

Mademoiselle: mah-duh-mwah-zell

Put it all together and you get: shuh-nell koh-koh mah-duh-mwah-zell.

An alternative pronunciation

If you’re not comfortable with a French accent, you can also say: shuh-nell koh-koh mad-uh-muh-zel.

So there you have it – everything you need to know to confidently say the name of this beloved fragrance.