How to pronounce melony
Say it like MEL-uh-nee. Melony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melony 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of melony
American and British speakers say melony in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛləni/ in the US and /ˈmɛləni/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL-uh-nee.
What does melony mean?
- Resembling or having the characteristics of a melon.
- Relating to melons.
- Curvaceous.
Where does melony come from?
From melon + -y.
Words that rhyme with melony
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of melony.
Questions about saying melony
How do you pronounce melony?
Say MEL-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛləni/. In British English it is /ˈmɛləni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melony?
Melony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · uh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say melony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛləni/ and the British form is /ˈmɛləni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.