How to pronounce mealy
Say it like MEE-lee. Mealy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mealy 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 mealy
American and British speakers say mealy in essentially the same way: /ˈmili/ in the US and /ˈmiːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-lee.
What does mealy mean?
- Resembling meal (the foodstuff).“Below the hole the mice made in the woodwork was a pile of mealy sawdust.”
- Of the pale yellow color of a canary.
- A canary of a pale yellow color.
Where does mealy come from?
From meal + -y. Cognate with German mehlig.
Words that rhyme with mealy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mealy.
Questions about saying mealy
How do you pronounce mealy?
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 mealy?
Mealy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say mealy 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.