How to pronounce melodramatic
Say it like mel-uh-druh-MAT-ik. Melodramatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT).
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- mel
- uh
- druh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melodramatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- melGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of melodramatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mel-uh-druh-MAT-ik.
What does melodramatic mean?
- Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.
- Exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental.“She wrote him a melodramatic letter, threatening to kill herself.”
Where does melodramatic come from?
From melodrama + -tic.
Words that rhyme with melodramatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of melodramatic.
Questions about saying melodramatic
How do you pronounce melodramatic?
Say mel-uh-druh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛlədrəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɛlədrəˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melodramatic?
Melodramatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT). Broken into parts: mel · uh · druh · MAT · ik.
Is melodramatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌmɛlədrəˈmætɪk/ (mel-uh-druh-MAT-ik).