How to pronounce mellifluence
Say it like meh-LIF-loo-uns. Mellifluence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIF).
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- meh
- LIF
- loo
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mellifluence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mellifluence
American and British speakers say mellifluence in essentially the same way: /mɛˈlɪfluəns/ in the US and /mɛˈlɪfluːəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: meh-LIF-loo-uns.
What does mellifluence mean?
- The quality of sounding mellifluous; that is, the quality of sounding very smooth or pleasant.
Questions about saying mellifluence
How do you pronounce mellifluence?
Say meh-LIF-loo-uns. The American pronunciation is /mɛˈlɪfluəns/. In British English it is /mɛˈlɪfluːəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mellifluence?
Mellifluence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIF). Broken into parts: meh · LIF · loo · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say mellifluence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɛˈlɪfluəns/ and the British form is /mɛˈlɪfluːəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.