How to pronounce amelia
Say it like uh-MEE-lyuh. Amelia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- uh
- MEE
- lyuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amelia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amelia
American and British speakers say amelia in essentially the same way: /əˈmiljə/ in the US and /əˈmiːljə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MEE-lyuh.
What does amelia mean?
- congenital absence of an arm or leg
Words that rhyme with amelia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amelia.
Questions about saying amelia
How do you pronounce amelia?
Say uh-MEE-lyuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈmiljə/. In British English it is /əˈmiːljə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amelia?
Amelia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: uh · MEE · lyuh.
Do Americans and Brits say amelia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmiljə/ and the British form is /əˈmiːljə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.