How to pronounce mel
Say it like MEL. Mel is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mel
American and British speakers say mel in essentially the same way: /mɛl/ in the US and /mɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL.
What does mel mean?
- A unit of pitch on a scale of pitches perceived by listeners to be equally spaced from one another.
- Honey, when used as an ingredient in cosmetic products.
Where does mel come from?
Shortening of melody.
Words that rhyme with mel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mel.
Questions about saying mel
How do you pronounce mel?
Say MEL. The American pronunciation is /mɛl/. In British English it is /mɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mel?
Mel is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MEL.
Do Americans and Brits say mel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɛl/ and the British form is /mɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.