How to pronounce melleous
Say it like MEL-ee-us. Melleous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melleous 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of melleous
American and British speakers say melleous in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛliəs/ in the US and /ˈmɛliəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL-ee-us.
What does melleous mean?
- Pertaining to honey.
Where does melleous come from?
From Latin melleus (“of, pertaining to or resembling honey”), from mel (“honey”).
Questions about saying melleous
How do you pronounce melleous?
Say MEL-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛliəs/. In British English it is /ˈmɛliəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melleous?
Melleous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say melleous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛliəs/ and the British form is /ˈmɛliəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.