To pronounce "melancholous", say MEL-anch-ol-ous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MEL-anch-ol-ous
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"melancholous" has 4 syllables: mel-anch-ol-ous.
"Melancholous" has 4 syllables: mel · anch · ol · ous.
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