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