How to Pronounce "melee"
word
ˈmeɪˌɫeɪ
MAY-lay
ˈmɛ.li
MEL-ee
Definition
A melee is a noisy, confused fight involving many people, or any situation with wild disorder and chaos.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪˌɫeɪ
British English
ˈmɛ.li
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAY-lay
UK
MEL-ee
Listen in Context
A sudden melee broke out in the street.
The police struggled to control the melee.
There was a melee at the concert last night.
In the melee, someone lost their wallet.