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Words That Rhyme With “Melancholy” — 0 Rhyming Words

A sad and thoughtful feeling, often mixed with quiet understanding or a sense of loss.

IPA: /ˈmelənkɑːli/Stress: Oooo

How to Pronounce Melancholy

IPA: /ˈmelənkɑːli/

Stress first syllable: MEL-un-kol-ee. British: /ˈmelənkəli/ (more like MEL-un-kuh-lee).

Common Mispronunciation of Melancholy

Some speakers stress the second syllable (muh-LAN-kuh-lee); others pronounce the first vowel as /ɪ/ instead of /e/.

Melancholy in Example Sentences

  • She gazed out the window with a melancholy expression, lost in memories.
  • The melancholy autumn landscape evoked feelings of transience and change.
  • His late works were characterized by a profound melancholy that revealed spiritual introspection.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhymes for Melancholy

What words rhyme with “melancholy”?

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