How to pronounce melodic
Say it like muh-LOD-ik. Melodic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/məˈlɑdɪk/muh-LOD-ik
UK British/mɪˈlɒdɪk/mih-LOD-ik
- muh
- LOD
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melodic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of melodic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mih-LOD-ik.
What does melodic mean?
adjective
- Of, relating to, or having melody.
- Melodious, tuneful.
Where does melodic come from?
Borrowed from French mélodique.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with melodic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of melodic.
Questions about saying melodic
How do you pronounce melodic?
Say muh-LOD-ik. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɑdɪk/. In British English it is /mɪˈlɒdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melodic?
Melodic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOD). Broken into parts: muh · LOD · ik.
Is melodic 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 /mɪˈlɒdɪk/ (mih-LOD-ik).