How to pronounce mellowed
Say it like MEL-ohd. Mellowed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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US American/ˈmɛloʊd/MEL-ohd
UK British/ˈmɛləʊd/MEL-ohd
- MEL
- ohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mellowed 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.
- ohdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mellowed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MEL-ohd.
What does mellowed mean?
adjective
- That has become mellow.
- That has turned soft or tender by reason of ripeness.
- simple past and past participle of mellow How to pronounce mellow
Where does mellowed come from?
From mellow + -ed.
Questions about saying mellowed
How do you pronounce mellowed?
Say MEL-ohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛloʊd/. In British English it is /ˈmɛləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mellowed?
Mellowed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · ohd.
Is mellowed 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 /ˈmɛləʊd/ (MEL-ohd).