How do you pronounce "melee"?

In American English: /ˈmeɪˌleɪ/ (MAY-lay). In British English: /mˈɛleɪ/ (M-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈmeɪˌleɪ/ (MAY-lay). In Australian English: /mˈɛleɪ/ (M-ehl).

Is "melee" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmeɪˌleɪ/ (MAY-lay), while in British English it's /mˈɛleɪ/ (M-ehl).

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melee

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/ˈmeɪˌleɪ/

MAY-lay

Syllable Breakdown

meɪme·leɪlee

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