To pronounce "melancholiac", say MEL-anch-ol-iac — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"melancholiac" has 4 syllables: mel-anch-ol-iac.
noun
"Melancholiac" has 4 syllables: mel · anch · ol · iac.
Melancholiac: A person who is habitually melancholy.
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