How to pronounce melissa
Say it like muh-LIS-uh. Melissa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- muh
- LIS
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melissa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of melissa
American and British speakers say melissa in essentially the same way: /məˈlɪsə/ in the US and /məˈlɪsə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LIS-uh.
What does melissa mean?
- A plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), often used medicinally.
Words that rhyme with melissa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of melissa.
Questions about saying melissa
How do you pronounce melissa?
Say muh-LIS-uh. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɪsə/. In British English it is /məˈlɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melissa?
Melissa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: muh · LIS · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say melissa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈlɪsə/ and the British form is /məˈlɪsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.