How to pronounce melomys
Say it like MEL-uh-meez. Melomys has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- uh
- meez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melomys 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.
- meezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of melomys
American and British speakers say melomys in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛləˌmiz/ in the US and /ˈmɛləˌmiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL-uh-meez.
What does melomys mean?
- A rat of the genus Melomys, principally of Australasia.
Where does melomys come from?
From the genus name.
Questions about saying melomys
How do you pronounce melomys?
Say MEL-uh-meez. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛləˌmiz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛləˌmiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melomys?
Melomys has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · uh · meez.
Do Americans and Brits say melomys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛləˌmiz/ and the British form is /ˈmɛləˌmiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.