How to Pronounce Melliferous

To pronounce "melliferous", say MELL-if-er-ous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

MELL-if-er-ous

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💡 Tip for remembering “melliferous”

"melliferous" has 4 syllables: mell-if-er-ous. It rhymes with stelliferous and celliferous, if that helps it stick.

What does melliferous mean?

adjective

  1. Bearing honey
  2. Bearing any substance that is collected by bees to produce honey

Words that rhyme with melliferous

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stelliferouscelliferous

Related words

mellificnectariferousnectiferousmelittophilousnectarophagousnectariedbiferousfrugiferent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "melliferous"?▾

"Melliferous" has 4 syllables: mell · if · er · ous.

What does "melliferous" mean?▾

Melliferous: Bearing honey

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