Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mele

/ˈmeɪleɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.27 in modern English

Syllables
mele
IPA
/ˈmeɪleɪ/
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A chant in Polynesia, especially Hawaii, typically in praise of a leader or to commemorate some significant event.

noun

Alternative form of mell.

verb

Alternative form of mell.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Hawaiian mele.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈmeɪleɪ/

Inflected Forms

meles (plural) meles (present, singular) meling (participle, present) meled (participle, past) meled (past)

Rhymes With

feel real deal we'll steel appeal wheel meal ideal reveal steal seal

Questions

How do you pronounce mele?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmeɪleɪ/.
What does mele mean?
A chant in Polynesia, especially Hawaii, typically in praise of a leader or to commemorate some significant event.
Where does mele come from?
Borrowed from Hawaiian mele.

How to pronounce mele

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