How to Pronounce Melt

To pronounce "melt", say MELT — one syllable, IPA /mɛlt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/mɛlt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “melt”

"melt" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with svelte and pelt, if that helps it stick.

What does melt mean?

noun

  1. Molten material, the product of melting.
  2. The transition of matter from a solid state to a liquid state.

verb

  1. To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.

    “I melted butter to make a cake.”

  2. To dissolve, disperse, vanish.

    “His troubles melted away.”

Synonyms

foundthaw

Words that rhyme with melt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sveltepeltheartfeltbeltveldtweltsmeltkneltspeltdealtdweltswelt

Related words

thawunthawthawingunfreezerunmellowmoltendeice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "melt"?▾

"Melt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "melt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "melt" is /mɛlt/.

What does "melt" mean?▾

Melt: Molten material, the product of melting.

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