How to pronounce melonous
Say it like MEL-uh-nus. Melonous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melonous 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of melonous
American and British speakers say melonous in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛlənəs/ in the US and /ˈmɛlənəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL-uh-nus.
What does melonous mean?
- Synonym of melonious.
Where does melonous come from?
From melon + -ous.
Questions about saying melonous
How do you pronounce melonous?
Say MEL-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛlənəs/. In British English it is /ˈmɛlənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melonous?
Melonous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · uh · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say melonous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛlənəs/ and the British form is /ˈmɛlənəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.