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What does new madrid mean?
A city, the county seat of New Madrid County, Missouri, United States.
Where does new madrid come from?
Named after Madrid in Spain.

How to pronounce new madrid

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “new madrid”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “new madrid” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.