How to pronounce mela
Say it like MAY-luh. Mela has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mela pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mela
American and British speakers say mela in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪlə/ in the US and /ˈmeɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-luh.
What does mela mean?
- A Hindu religious festival.
- A South Asian fair.
Words that rhyme with mela
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mela.
Questions about saying mela
How do you pronounce mela?
Say MAY-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪlə/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mela?
Mela has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say mela the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪlə/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.