How to pronounce mellow
Say it like MEL-oh. Mellow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mellow 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mellow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MEL-oh.
What does mellow mean?
- To cause (fruit) to become soft or tender, specifically by ripening.
- To cause (food or drink, for example, cheese or wine, or its flavor) to become matured and smooth, and not acidic, harsh, or sharp.
- To soften (land or soil) and make it suitable for planting in.
- Soft or tender by reason of ripeness; having a tender pulp.“a mellow apple”
- Matured and smooth, and not acidic, harsh, or sharp.
- Soft and easily penetrated or worked; not hard or rigid; loamy.
- The property of being mellow; mellowness.
- A comfortable or relaxed mood.
- Also main mellow: a close friend or lover.
Words that rhyme with mellow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mellow.
Questions about saying mellow
How do you pronounce mellow?
Say MEL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mellow?
Mellow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · oh.
Is mellow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmɛləʊ/ (MEL-oh).