Is it “Camel-uh” or “Cam-ahl-uh”?

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I think it’s pronounced “Madam President”

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So say we all.

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Was wondering earlier, why not just President? Why add the “madam”?

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As opposed to “Mr President” which seems common enough

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It’s just a slightly more formal sounding title. This answer on stackexchange goes through some of the history on why alternatives aren’t used.

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