How to pronounce mealie
Say it like MEE-lee. Mealie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mealie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mealie
American and British speakers say mealie in essentially the same way: /ˈmili/ in the US and /ˈmiːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-lee.
What does mealie mean?
- An ear or kernel of maize; in plural as mass noun: maize, corn.
Where does mealie come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans mielie, from obsolete Dutch milie (“millet, maize”), from Old French mil (“millet”).
Words that rhyme with mealie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mealie.
Questions about saying mealie
How do you pronounce mealie?
Say MEE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmili/. In British English it is /ˈmiːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mealie?
Mealie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say mealie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmili/ and the British form is /ˈmiːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.