To pronounce "melanesians", say MEL-an-es-ians — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MEL-an-es-ians
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"melanesians" has 4 syllables: mel-an-es-ians. It rhymes with lesions and indonesians, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Melanesians" has 4 syllables: mel · an · es · ians.
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