How to pronounce melodica
Say it like muh-LOD-ih-kuh. Melodica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOD).
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- muh
- LOD
- ih
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melodica 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of melodica
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: muh-LOD-ih-kuh.
What does melodica mean?
- A free-reed keyboard wind instrument, often played with a flexible plastic tube connected to the mouthpiece.
Where does melodica come from?
Possibly a blend of melodeon + harmonica.
Questions about saying melodica
How do you pronounce melodica?
Say muh-LOD-ih-kuh. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɑdɪkə/. In British English it is /məˈlɒdɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melodica?
Melodica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOD). Broken into parts: muh · LOD · ih · kuh.
Is melodica 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 /məˈlɒdɪkə/ (muh-LOD-ih-kuh).