To pronounce "melisma", say MEL-ism-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
melisma
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MEL-ism-a
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"melisma" has 3 syllables: mel-ism-a. It rhymes with alisma, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Melisma" has 3 syllables: mel · ism · a.
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