How to Pronounce Melon

To pronounce "melon", say MEL-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛlən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈmɛlən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “melon”

"melon" has 2 syllables: mel-on. It rhymes with felon and helen, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: mellen, mellon — easy to mix up when writing.

What does melon mean?

noun

  1. Any of various plants of the family Cucurbitaceae grown for food, generally not including the cucumber.
  2. The fruit of such plants.

adjective

  1. Of a light pinkish orange colour, like that of melon flesh.

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Words that rhyme with melon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

felonhelenmuskmelonvellonghrelintellendellenexcelanhelinsellenmaclellan

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "melon"?▾

"Melon" has 2 syllables: mel · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "melon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "melon" is /ˈmɛlən/.

What does "melon" mean?▾

Melon: Any of various plants of the family Cucurbitaceae grown for food, generally not including the cucumber.

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