How to Pronounce "mealy"
word
ˈmiɫi
MEE-lee
mˈiːli
MEE-lee
Definition
Describes food, especially fruit or vegetables, that feels dry, crumbly, and powdery, like there is flour inside it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmiɫi
British English
mˈiːli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEE-lee
UK
MEE-lee
Listen in Context
The apple was dry and mealy.
Potatoes can become mealy if cooked too long.
This banana tastes a bit mealy.
I don't like mealy apples—they feel dry and not fresh.