How to pronounce melba
Say it like MEL-buh. Melba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melba 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of melba
American and British speakers say melba in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛlbə/ in the US and /ˈmɛlbə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL-buh.
What does melba mean?
- A dessert made originally from peach (now also other fruits), ice cream, and raspberry.
Where does melba come from?
From Peach Melba, a dish invented for Nellie Melba, an Australian opera singer.
Questions about saying melba
How do you pronounce melba?
Say MEL-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛlbə/. In British English it is /ˈmɛlbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melba?
Melba has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · buh.
Do Americans and Brits say melba the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛlbə/ and the British form is /ˈmɛlbə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.