How do you pronounce "melon"?

In American English: /ˈmɛlən/ (MEHL-uhn). In British English: /mˈɛlən/ (M-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛlən/ (MEHL-uhn). In Australian English: /mˈɛlən/ (M-ehl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛlən/ (MEHL-uhn), while in British English it's /mˈɛlən/ (M-ehl).

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melon

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/ˈmɛlən/

MEHL-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

mɛlmel·ənon

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