How to pronounce melopoeia
Say it like mel-uh-PEE-uh. Melopoeia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE).
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- mel
- uh
- PEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melopoeia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- melGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of melopoeia
American and British speakers say melopoeia in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛləˈpiə/ in the US and /ˌmɛləˈpiːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: mel-uh-PEE-uh.
What does melopoeia mean?
- The use of the sound of words as a facet of poetry.
Words that rhyme with melopoeia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of melopoeia.
Questions about saying melopoeia
How do you pronounce melopoeia?
Say mel-uh-PEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛləˈpiə/. In British English it is /ˌmɛləˈpiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melopoeia?
Melopoeia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE). Broken into parts: mel · uh · PEE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say melopoeia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛləˈpiə/ and the British form is /ˌmɛləˈpiːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.