How to Pronounce Melancholia

To pronounce "melancholia", say MEL-anch-ol-ia — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

MEL-anch-ol-ia

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💡 Tip for remembering “melancholia”

"melancholia" has 4 syllables: mel-anch-ol-ia.

What does melancholia mean?

noun

  1. Deep sadness or gloom; melancholy.
  2. Clinical depression, characterised by irrational fears, guilt and apathy.

Synonyms

gloommelancholysadness

Related words

involutionalhypochondriamelancholymonopathydysthmiaspleen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "melancholia"?▾

"Melancholia" has 4 syllables: mel · anch · ol · ia.

What does "melancholia" mean?▾

Melancholia: Deep sadness or gloom; melancholy.

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