How to pronounce meld
Say it like MELD. Meld is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meld pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of meld
American and British speakers say meld in essentially the same way: /mɛld/ in the US and /mɛld/ in the UK.
British respelling: MELD.
What does meld mean?
- The result of multiple things being combined together; a blend.
- To combine (multiple things) together; to blend, to fuse.“One can meld copper and zinc together to form brass.”
- To combine, to blend, to fuse.
- To announce or play (a combination of playing cards) and thus score points.
- To announce or play a combination of playing cards and thus score points.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with meld
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Questions about saying meld
How do you pronounce meld?
Say MELD. The American pronunciation is /mɛld/. In British English it is /mɛld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meld?
Meld is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MELD.
Do Americans and Brits say meld the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɛld/ and the British form is /mɛld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.