How to Pronounce Melbourne Like a True Aussie (Hint: It’s Not ‘Mel-born’)

<p>G&rsquo;day mate! So, do you fancy sounding more like us Aussies when mentioning our beloved Melbourne? You&rsquo;re in for a treat because not only will I spill the beans (or should I say, spread the Vegemite?), but I&rsquo;ll give you the full tour of how to sound like you&rsquo;ve been sipping lattes in Melbourne&rsquo;s laneways for years.</p> <p>First thing: if you&rsquo;re reading &lsquo;Melbourne&rsquo; and your brain instantly shouts &ldquo;Mel-BORN,&rdquo; then&nbsp;<em>Oi!</em>&nbsp;We need to have a chat.</p> <p><strong>The Mystery of the Silent R&rsquo;</strong></p> <p>If there&rsquo;s one thing that trips up most folks, it&rsquo;s that pesky &lsquo;R.&rsquo; I know what you&rsquo;re thinking: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s right in the middle of the word! How can I ignore it?&rdquo; Well, just like how Aussies mysteriously make sandwiches out of anything (yes, even spaghetti), we also have a knack for swallowing some letters whole.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/illumination/how-to-pronounce-melbourne-like-a-true-aussie-hint-its-not-mel-born-69df8994ae34"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>