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I think it's pronounced "Madam President"
So say we all.
Was wondering earlier, why not just President? Why add the "madam"?
As opposed to "Mr President" which seems common enough
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.