"Meloche" is a French surname that is pronounced as "mel-ow-sh" in English. The spelling of the word can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The "m" sound is represented by the symbol /m/, the "eh" sound is represented by the symbol /ɛ/, the "l" sound by the symbol /l/, the "oh" sound by the symbol /o/, and the "sh" sound is represented by the symbol /ʃ/. Together, these symbols form the phonetic transcription of the word "mel-ow-sh", or "Meloche".
The word "Meloche" is a surname of French origin. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "méloche" or "mélochier", which means "to deceive" or "to trick". It was commonly used as a nickname for someone who tended to be dishonest or deceitful. Over time, this surname was adopted by various families and has been passed down through generations.