How to pronounce paddymelon
Say it like PAD-ee-mel-un. Paddymelon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD).
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- PAD
- ee
- mel
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paddymelon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- melGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paddymelon
American and British speakers say paddymelon in essentially the same way: /ˈpædiˌmɛlən/ in the US and /ˈpædiˌmɛlən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAD-ee-mel-un.
What does paddymelon mean?
- Any of various cucurbitaceous plants, especially Cucumis myriocarpus, native to Africa but naturalized in inland Australia.
- Alternative form of pademelon.
Where does paddymelon come from?
Apparently from paddy + melon.
Questions about saying paddymelon
How do you pronounce paddymelon?
Say PAD-ee-mel-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈpædiˌmɛlən/. In British English it is /ˈpædiˌmɛlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paddymelon?
Paddymelon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD). Broken into parts: PAD · ee · mel · un.
Do Americans and Brits say paddymelon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpædiˌmɛlən/ and the British form is /ˈpædiˌmɛlən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.