Mrs (UK) or Mrs. (USA) is an English honorific use for women, usually for those who are married and who do not have a title that would take precedence over it, such as "Dr", "Lady" or "Dame". The pronunciation varies regionally but is usually (ˈmɪsɨz or /ˈmɪsɨs/). In the United Kingdom, most Commonwealth countries, and Ireland, a full stop (period) does not usually follow the abbreviated form: "Mrs Price". In the U.S. a period is almost always used: This divergence in custom is discussed in the history section of the article on Abbreviation.