How Do You Spell MELODIOUS?

Pronunciation: [mɛlˈə͡ʊdɪəs] (IPA)

The word "melodious" is spelled /məˈloʊdiəs/, with emphasis on the second syllable. The first syllable starts with the unstressed schwa vowel, followed by the "L" sound (/l/). The second syllable starts with the stressed "oh" sound (/oʊ/), followed by the "D" sound (/d/), and ends with the unstressed "ee" sound (/iəs/). The spelling of the word is consistent with its Latin root, "melodia," meaning "melody." The word is used to describe something that is tuneful, sweet-sounding, or musical.

MELODIOUS Meaning and Definition

1. Melodious is an adjective used to describe something that is pleasing to the ear, typically in terms of sound or music. It refers to a quality that is characterized by a sweet, harmonious, or tuneful tone. When something is described as melodious, it suggests that it possesses an appealing musical quality or has a pleasing arrangement of sounds.

   In relation to music, melodious often refers to compositions or performances that are pleasant to listen to, demonstrating a smooth flow and a pleasing arrangement of musical notes. Such melodies may evoke emotions or create a sense of beauty and aesthetic pleasure in the listener.

   Beyond music, the term can also be used to describe any sounds or voices that are sonorous, harmonious, or soothing. For example, a melodious voice may have a soothing and gentle quality that is pleasant to listen to.

   Melodious can also be used more broadly to describe other forms of artistic expression, such as poetry or prose, that possess a musical quality to their language or rhythm. It denotes a quality that captures the attention and engages the senses in a way that is both pleasant and emotionally satisfying.

   Overall, melodious is a term that encapsulates the idea of auditory beauty, as it describes anything that is characterized by a pleasing and harmonious arrangement of sounds or music.

2. Musical; agreeable to the ear by a sweet succession of sounds.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MELODIOUS

• melodius
• relidious
• melidious
• melicious
• methodious
• melodour
• meloeious
• meloodious
• zenobious
• Meladious
• Mediodius
• Melodique
• Pelocious
• Melomilus
• Myeloginous

Etymology of MELODIOUS

The word "melodious" originated from the Middle English word "melodious" which came from the Old French word "melodieus". This was derived from the Late Latin word "melodiosus", which is a combination of two Latin words: "melodia" meaning "melody" and "-osus" which is a suffix denoting abundant or full of. Ultimately, "melodia" can be traced back to the Greek word "melōidía" which means "a chanting, song, or tune".

Similar spelling words for MELODIOUS

• melodic line,
• melodically,
• melodiously,
• melodize,
• melodise,
• melodic.