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Cómo se dice y pronuncia « Melbourne/2-syl/ » en English — Melbourne
/ˈmɛl.bərn/
Nombrada en honor al primer ministro británico Lord Melbourne. La terminación «-bourne» se reduce a /bən/ en el inglés australiano.
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·MELB·
OURNE
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MELB
- ourne
ˈmɛl.bərn — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Melbourne?
Melbourne is pronounced /ˈmɛl.bərn/ — "MELB-ourne" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Melbourne?
Melbourne has 2 syllables: MELB-ourne. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Melbourne?
The first syllable — "MELB" — carries primary stress: /ˈmɛl.bərn/.
Where does the word Melbourne come from?
Melbourne is a English loanword — Named after British Prime Minister Lord Melbourne. The "-bourne" is reduced to /bən/ in Australian English..
Is Melbourne pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Melbourne varies by dialect: AU /ˈmɛl.bən/, UK /ˈmɛl.bən/, US /ˈmɛl.bərn/.
How can I practice pronouncing Melbourne?
Break the word into 2 syllables and exaggerate each: MELB—OURNE. Stress the first syllable loudly.