How to pronounce melodious
Say it like muh-LOH-dee-us. Melodious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- muh
- LOH
- dee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melodious 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.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of melodious
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: muh-LOH-dee-us.
What does melodious mean?
- Having a pleasant melody or sound; tuneful.
Where does melodious come from?
Inherited from Middle English melodious, from Middle French melodieus, melodieux.
Questions about saying melodious
How do you pronounce melodious?
Say muh-LOH-dee-us. The American pronunciation is /məˈloʊdiəs/. In British English it is /məˈləʊdiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melodious?
Melodious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: muh · LOH · dee · us.
Is melodious 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 /məˈləʊdiəs/ (muh-LOH-dee-us).