How to pronounce melody
Say it like MEL-uh-dee. Melody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- uh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melody 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of melody
American and British speakers say melody in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛlədi/ in the US and /ˈmɛlədi/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL-uh-dee.
What does melody mean?
- a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence“she was humming an air from Beethoven”
- the perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes
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Questions about saying melody
How do you pronounce melody?
Say MEL-uh-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛlədi/. In British English it is /ˈmɛlədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melody?
Melody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · uh · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say melody the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛlədi/ and the British form is /ˈmɛlədi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.