How to pronounce Melo
Say it like MEL-oh. Melo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melo 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 Melo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MEL-oh.
What does Melo mean?
- A city in Uruguay, capital of the department of Cerro Largo
Where does Melo come from?
From Portuguese melro (“blackbird”), similar to Spanish mirlo.
Words that rhyme with Melo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Melo.
Words that sound like Melo
Questions about saying Melo
How do you pronounce Melo?
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 Melo?
Melo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · oh.
Is Melo 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).
What words sound the same as Melo?
Melo sounds the same as mellow in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.