How to pronounce mellotron
Say it like MEL-uh-tron. Mellotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- uh
- tron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mellotron 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tronGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mellotron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MEL-uh-tron.
What does mellotron mean?
- An early electronic keyboard instrument that played back prerecorded sounds.
Where does mellotron come from?
Brand name, possibly based on melo- + -tron.
Questions about saying mellotron
How do you pronounce mellotron?
Say MEL-uh-tron. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛləˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈmɛləˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mellotron?
Mellotron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · uh · tron.
Is mellotron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmɛləˌtrɒn/ (MEL-uh-tron).