How to pronounce mammalian
Say it like muh-MAY-lyun. Mammalian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- muh
- MAY
- lyun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mammalian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lyunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mammalian
American and British speakers say mammalian in essentially the same way: /məˈmeɪljən/ in the US and /məˈmeɪljən/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-MAY-lyun.
What does mammalian mean?
- Of, or pertaining to, mammals.
- Like a mammal.
- Any mammal.
Where does mammalian come from?
From mammal + -ian.
Questions about saying mammalian
How do you pronounce mammalian?
Say muh-MAY-lyun. The American pronunciation is /məˈmeɪljən/. In British English it is /məˈmeɪljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mammalian?
Mammalian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: muh · MAY · lyun.
Do Americans and Brits say mammalian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈmeɪljən/ and the British form is /məˈmeɪljən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.