How to Pronounce Mellow

To pronounce "mellow", say MELL-ow — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛləʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmɛləʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mellow”

"mellow" has 2 syllables: mell-ow. It rhymes with fellow and bedfellow, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: melo, mello — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mellow mean?

noun

  1. A relaxed mood.

verb

  1. To make mellow; to relax or soften.

    “The fervour of early feeling is tempered and mellowed by the ripeness of age.”

  2. To become mellow.

adjective

  1. Soft or tender by reason of ripeness; having a tender pulp.

    “a mellow apple”

  2. Easily worked or penetrated; not hard or rigid.

    “a mellow soil”

Synonyms

convivialgaygenialjovialyieldingmerrycasualeasy-breezy

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Words that rhyme with mellow

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fellowbedfellowcellofelloejellomelomellomartellotelo-

Related words

softrelaxedlaid-backeasygoingripematurehighmelt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mellow"?▾

"Mellow" has 2 syllables: mell · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "mellow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mellow" is /ˈmɛləʊ/.

What does "mellow" mean?▾

Mellow: A relaxed mood.

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