How to pronounce melonious
Say it like meh-LOH-nee-us. Melonious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- meh
- LOH
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melonious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep 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 melonious
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: meh-LOH-nee-us.
What does melonious mean?
- Relating to melons.
- Resembling or having the characteristics of a melon.
- Very large.
Where does melonious come from?
From melon + -ious, likely as a pun on melodious.
Words that rhyme with melonious
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Questions about saying melonious
How do you pronounce melonious?
Say meh-LOH-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /mɛˈloʊniəs/. In British English it is /mɛˈləʊniəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melonious?
Melonious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: meh · LOH · nee · us.
Is melonious 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 /mɛˈləʊniəs/ (meh-LOH-nee-us).