How to pronounce melodies
Say it like MEL-uh-deez. Melodies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- uh
- deez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melodies 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of melodies
American and British speakers say melodies in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛlədiz/ in the US and /ˈmɛlədiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL-uh-deez.
What does melodies mean?
- plural of melody How to pronounce melody
Questions about saying melodies
How do you pronounce melodies?
Say MEL-uh-deez. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛlədiz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛlədiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melodies?
Melodies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · uh · deez.
Do Americans and Brits say melodies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛlədiz/ and the British form is /ˈmɛlədiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.