Is it pronounced melee or Maylay?
Its pronunciation is closest to “may lay.” There should not be a long e in there. You can find a sample recording at the definition of melee . It’s a French word. In England we pronounce it approximately as the French do — me-lay.
How do the British pronounce melee?
How do you pronounce melee diamonds?
Look at a beautiful engagement ring and you might see small diamonds, called melee diamonds (pronounced meh-lee), that accent the center diamond and make the ring pop.
What is a correct pronunciation?
Pronunciation is the way in which a word or a language is spoken. This may refer to generally agreed-upon sequences of sounds used in speaking a given word or language in a specific dialect (“correct pronunciation“) or simply the way a particular individual speaks a word or language.
Is it pronounced Nike or Nikey?
‘Nike‘ is pronounced ‘Nikey,’ sports giant chairman confirms.
How do you say British accent?
7 Pronunciation Tips
- Don’t always say ‘r’ In GB English you only pronounce /r/ if it is before a vowel sound, so you do say it in ROCK, PRETTY & COVERING, but you don’t say it in WORK, HARD or MOTHER.
- Touch the teeTH.
- 12 vowels = 12 tongue positions.
- Oh No!
- Min d the gap.
- Not too much stress.
- Nice and high.
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