How to pronounce melrose
Say it like MEL-rohz. Melrose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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US American/ˈmɛlˌroʊz/MEL-rohz
UK British/ˈmɛlˌrəʊz/MEL-rohz
- MEL
- rohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melrose 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.
- rohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of melrose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MEL-rohz.
What does melrose mean?
noun
- honey of roses, a mixture formerly used in gargles and lotions
Questions about saying melrose
How do you pronounce melrose?
Say MEL-rohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛlˌroʊz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛlˌrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melrose?
Melrose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · rohz.
Is melrose 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 /ˈmɛlˌrəʊz/ (MEL-rohz).