How to pronounce melanic
Say it like muh-LAN-ik. Melanic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN).
- muh
- LAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Melanic 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.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of melanic
American and British speakers say melanic in essentially the same way: /məˈlænɪk/ in the US and /məˈlænɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LAN-ik.
What does melanic mean?
- Of, relating to, or exhibiting melanism.
- Melanocratic.
- A creature, such as a moth, exhibiting melanism.
Words that rhyme with melanic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of melanic.
Questions about saying melanic
How do you pronounce melanic?
Say muh-LAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /məˈlænɪk/. In British English it is /məˈlænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in melanic?
Melanic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN). Broken into parts: muh · LAN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say melanic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈlænɪk/ and the British form is /məˈlænɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.