How to pronounce melic
Say it like MEL-ik. Melic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melic 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of melic
American and British speakers say melic in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛlɪk/ in the US and /ˈmɛlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL-ik.
What does melic mean?
- Of or pertaining to Greek lyric verse.
- Any of various grasses, of the genus Melica, from northern temperate regions.
Words that rhyme with melic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of melic.
Questions about saying melic
How do you pronounce melic?
Say MEL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛlɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmɛlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melic?
Melic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say melic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛlɪk/ and the British form is /ˈmɛlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.