How to pronounce mellon
Say it like MEL-un. Mellon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mellon 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mellon
American and British speakers say mellon in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛlən/ in the US and /ˈmɛlən/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL-un.
What does mellon mean?
- The result of heptazine being polymerized with the tri-s-triazine units linked through an amine (NH) link.
Where does mellon come from?
An arbitrary formation.
Words that rhyme with mellon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mellon.
Words that sound like mellon
Questions about saying mellon
How do you pronounce mellon?
Say MEL-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛlən/. In British English it is /ˈmɛlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mellon?
Mellon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · un.
Do Americans and Brits say mellon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛlən/ and the British form is /ˈmɛlən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mellon?
Mellon sounds the same as melon in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.