How to pronounce melton
Say it like MEL-tun. Melton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melton 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of melton
American and British speakers say melton in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛltən/ in the US and /ˈmɛltən/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL-tun.
What does melton mean?
- A tough, short-napped material used for making overcoats.
Where does melton come from?
From Melton Mowbray, where this material was made.
Questions about saying melton
How do you pronounce melton?
Say MEL-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛltən/. In British English it is /ˈmɛltən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melton?
Melton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say melton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛltən/ and the British form is /ˈmɛltən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.