How to pronounce melainotype
Say it like muh-LAY-nuh-type. Melainotype has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- muh
- LAY
- nuh
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melainotype 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.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- typeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of melainotype
American and British speakers say melainotype in essentially the same way: /məˈleɪnəˌtaɪp/ in the US and /məˈleɪnəˌtaɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LAY-nuh-type.
What does melainotype mean?
- A ferrotype or tintype.
Questions about saying melainotype
How do you pronounce melainotype?
Say muh-LAY-nuh-type. The American pronunciation is /məˈleɪnəˌtaɪp/. In British English it is /məˈleɪnəˌtaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melainotype?
Melainotype has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: muh · LAY · nuh · type.
Do Americans and Brits say melainotype the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈleɪnəˌtaɪp/ and the British form is /məˈleɪnəˌtaɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.