How do you pronounce "melody"?

In American English: /ˈmɛlədi/ (MEHL-uhd-ee). In British English: /mˈɛlədi/ (M-ehl-uhd). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛlədi/ (MEHL-uhd-ee). In Australian English: /mˈɛlədi/ (M-ehl-uhd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛlədi/ (MEHL-uhd-ee), while in British English it's /mˈɛlədi/ (M-ehl-uhd).

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melody

/ˈmɛlədi/

MEHL-uhd-ee

Syllable Breakdown

mɛlm·ədel·iody

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