How to pronounce melty
Say it like MEL-tee. Melty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL).
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- MEL
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of melty
American and British speakers say melty in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛlti/ in the US and /ˈmɛlti/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEL-tee.
What does melty mean?
- Having a high tendency to melt.
- In the state of being melted.
Where does melty come from?
From melt + -y.
Questions about saying melty
How do you pronounce melty?
Say MEL-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛlti/. In British English it is /ˈmɛlti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melty?
Melty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEL). Broken into parts: MEL · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say melty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛlti/ and the British form is /ˈmɛlti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.