How to pronounce Medellin
Say it like mih-DEL-in. Medellin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEL).
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- mih
- DEL
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medellin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Medellin
American and British speakers say Medellin in essentially the same way: /mɪˈdɛlɪn/ in the US and /mɪˈdɛlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-DEL-in.
What does Medellin mean?
- city in western Colombia; important coffee center
Words that rhyme with Medellin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Medellin.
Questions about saying Medellin
How do you pronounce Medellin?
Say mih-DEL-in. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈdɛlɪn/. In British English it is /mɪˈdɛlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Medellin?
Medellin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEL). Broken into parts: mih · DEL · in.
Do Americans and Brits say Medellin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈdɛlɪn/ and the British form is /mɪˈdɛlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.